khyber
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Ellipsis of Khyber Pass (“the arse”).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “khyber” mean?
Ellipsis of Khyber Pass (“the arse”).
Is “khyber” formal or informal?
khyber is generally slang.
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