What does "khyber" mean?

Ellipsis of Khyber Pass (“the arse”).

What is a synonym for "khyber"?

Common synonyms include: 'tocks, aris, aris, arse, arse cheeks, ass.

Khyber

//ˈkaɪ.bə(ɹ)// name, noun, slang

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Definitions

Noun

1
Ellipsis of Khyber Pass (“the arse”). Cockney, abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, slang
"That way, you got the perfect four-in-one gauge every time. If you were caught doing it any other way, you got a larrup round the lughole or a kick up the khyber."

Proper Noun

1
The area around the Khyber Pass in Pakistan.

Synonyms

All synonyms

'tocks aris aris arse arse cheeks ass

Example

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"That way, you got the perfect four-in-one gauge every time. If you were caught doing it any other way, you got a larrup round the lughole or a kick up the khyber."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortened from Khyber Pass.

Etymology 2

From Urdu خیبر (khaibar).

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