khyber

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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).

Common questions

What does “khyber” mean?

Ellipsis of Khyber Pass (“the arse”).

Is “khyber” formal or informal?

khyber is generally slang.