bottom lady: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
HighNeutral to informal (for anatomical meaning). The core meaning is neutral; the anatomical meaning is informal.
Quick answer
What does “bottom lady” mean?
The lowest point, part, or surface of something.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The lowest point, part, or surface of something; the base or foundation.
Can refer to the buttocks (informal), the lowest rank or position (e.g., in a competition), the essential nature of something, or the far end of a place.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minor. 'Bum' is more common UK slang for buttocks; 'butt' more common US. 'Bottom' as anatomical term is slightly more polite/child-oriented in UK.
Connotations
UK: Often used with children ('sit on your bottom'). US: Slightly more direct/informal for anatomy.
Frequency
Comparably high frequency in both varieties for core meanings.
Grammar
How to Use “bottom lady” in a Sentence
[V] bottom out (phrasal verb)[ADJ] bottom [NOUN] (bottom drawer)[PREP] at the bottom of[VERB] the bottom (fall to the bottom)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “bottom lady” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The housing market finally bottomed out last quarter.
- They fear prices will bottom next month.
American English
- The stock bottomed after the bad news.
- We hope sales have bottomed and will recover.
adverb
British English
- The list was organised with least important names bottom.
- He signed his name bottom right.
American English
- Rank the items, best on top, worst on bottom.
- Please position the image bottom center.
adjective
British English
- Put it on the bottom shelf.
- He was the bottom student in maths.
American English
- Check the bottom drawer for the keys.
- She started in the bottom position.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to financial low point ('the market bottomed') or key figure ('the bottom line').
Academic
Used in hierarchical or spatial descriptions ('bottom of the social scale', 'sea bottom').
Everyday
Very common for location ('bottom of the page'), rank ('bottom of the league'), and informal anatomy.
Technical
Specific in fields like sailing (ship's bottom), geology (ocean bottom), manufacturing.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “bottom lady”
- Using 'in the bottom' instead of 'at the bottom' for position. (He's at the bottom of the class.)
- Confusing 'bottom' (lowest part) with 'button' (fastener).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Its core meanings (lowest part) are neutral. When referring to the buttocks, it is informal and considered a polite or childish term compared to cruder slang.
'Base' often implies a supporting foundation or starting point (base of a statue, military base). 'Bottom' is more about the lowest spatial point or surface (bottom of a cup, ocean bottom).
Yes, especially in economics/finance ('to bottom out' meaning to reach the lowest point before improving). It can also mean to provide with a base or foundation.
It is an idiom meaning the absolute lowest possible level, especially for prices, morale, or personal circumstances.
The lowest point, part, or surface of something.
Bottom lady is usually neutral to informal (for anatomical meaning). the core meaning is neutral; the anatomical meaning is informal. in register.
Bottom lady: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbɒtəm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbɑːtəm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Bottoms up! (toast)”
- “from the bottom of one's heart”
- “the bottom fell out”
- “be at the bottom of something (cause)”
- “bet your bottom dollar”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a BOTTle turned Over - the wide, flat part at the bottom is the BOTT-OM.
Conceptual Metaphor
LOW STATUS IS DOWN / UNIMPORTANT IS AT THE BOTTOM (e.g., 'bottom of the list', 'bottom feeder').
Practice
Quiz
Which of these uses 'bottom' in a primarily financial context?