Guest guest Posted September 16, 2001 Report Share Posted September 16, 2001 So I am thinking that the majority is voting for HINEY? This is a very funny topic. I had no idea it spark so many posts. Bauman http://www.inspiredhands.com 3:3 heinie vs hiney <<Heinie just doesn't sound right regardless of what dictionary it is in. The root word is hind, so how would that translate into hein? It sounds more like a product from Heinz.>> Actually, the root word is not English, but rather the German word " hinder " . " Heinie " is a German slang word for hind end, and " hiney " is the American attempt to spell a word they've only heard but have never seen spelled, whch is why " heinie " doesn't look right to some people. In my experience the Jewish people (which explains the German/Yiddish connection), use the expression most, though of course it's used by some non-Jews as a polite alternative because " heinie " doesn't have the same negative connotation as " butt " or " ass. " I believe that in German, heinie is the equivalent of " butt " (but, never having taken German, I can't say for sure, lol.) (an ex-technical writer who loves words, lol.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2001 Report Share Posted September 16, 2001 I am just a lurker as most of the time you guys are just WAY over my puney little soap making brain, but sometimes...you guys make perfect sence...thanks for the giggle! ~Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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