Bahookie means: A wonderfully expressive Scottish slang word for the backside or bottom. It's affectionate, mildly comical, and perfectly Scottish - the kind of word that softens what might otherwise be a blunter. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
bahookie
A wonderfully expressive Scottish slang word for the backside or bottom.
bəˈhukiDocumented since 1990s1990sMillennialhistoricalHistorical134 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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Born ~1990 · 1 year of recorded useMillennial / early-internet eraSee decade cohort →
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Firecrawl: Aberdeen's bid to reinvent itself falls between a rock and a hard placeNov 2019
It was also attacked before building work started by local councillors, for the “corporate vandalism” of removing a [marble staircase from its grade-A listed building](https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle-2-15039/aberde…
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Firecrawl: Stramash over the 'L-word' at Holyrood - BBC News
They generally dislike any suggestion that there might be a conflagration in the region of their bahookie clothing.
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#1·Apr 28, 2026Global
A wonderfully expressive Scottish slang word for the backside or bottom. It's affectionate, mildly comical, and perfectly Scottish — the kind of word that softens what might otherwise be a blunter term into something almost charming. Scottish parents use it with kids, comedians reach for it when they want to get a laugh without offending anyone, and it pops up in casual conversation when dignity requires something a little classier than "arse." If you want to sound authentically Scottish, "bahookie" is essential vocabulary.
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“It was also attacked before building work started by local councillors, for the “corporate vandalism” of removing a [marble staircase from its grade-A listed building](https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle-2-15039/aberdeen-council-approves-art-gallery-revamp-plans-1-3238436) and for a copper-clad rooftop extension that they called “a bulky, ballooning bahookie” and a “tattie shed”.”
Get your bahookie off that sofa and come help with the dishes!
Origin: Scottish English, likely a playful euphemistic coinage; possibly related to "behind" or influenced by Scots phonetic tendencies. Exact origin uncertain. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
For parents
Bahookie means: A wonderfully expressive Scottish slang word for the backside or bottom. It's affectionate, mildly comical, and perfectly Scottish - the kind of word that softens what might otherwise be a blunter. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
For ESL learners
bahookie means: A wonderfully expressive Scottish slang word for the backside or bottom. It's affectionate, mildly comical, and perfectly Scottish - the kind of word that softens what might. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.
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“It was also attacked before building work started by local councillors, for the “corporate vandalism” of removing a [marble staircase from its grade-A listed building](https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle-2-15039/aberdeen-council-approves-art-gallery-revamp-plans-1-3238436) and for a copper-clad rooftop extension that they called “a bulky, ballooning bahookie” and a “tattie shed”.”
“They generally dislike any suggestion that there might be a conflagration in the region of their bahookie clothing.”
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#2·Apr 27, 2026Global
(Scotland) backside, bottom.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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