A User's Guide to Boob Terminology

There are thousands of different words for boobs, but how do you know what term is appropriate for the situation you're in?  Luckily, we've spent a lot of time talking about boobs, and we've created a handy User's Guide to Boob Terminology to help you figure out what boob term to use in a given situation.

 

Breasts

 

What It Refers To: The superior ventral surface (the upper-torso) of the human body.  Usually, the term refers to this area on the female body, while "chest" is more commonly used to describe the upper-torso of male bodies, unless it's a fat ass dude with man-boobs.

 

When It's Used: In medical or technical conversations, or on television when, for some reason, they feel like they can't just say "boobs".

 

Proper Usage: "Ma'am, I'm afraid you have breast cancer."

 

Improper Usage: "Hey, drunk chicks, show us your breasts!"

 

 

Bosom

 

What It Refers To: In reference to the boobs of your mom, grandma, a diety, or any woman who you would never sexualize in a million billion years.

 

When It's Used: In The Bible, or in reference to where a baby is sleeping.

 

Proper Usage: "...And lo, Mary held the child Jesus unto her bosom."

 

Improper Usage: "That stripper was rubbing her bosom all over my face!"

 

 

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