taint

Definitions

Americanism for the perineum: that area of the anatomy between the anus and the male or female genitals. See perineum for synonyms.

ETYMOLOGY: Derived either from the phrase ' it'aint arse and t'aint fanny ' or ' t'ain't one or the other '.

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(Expression) Vulgar term for the perineum, the area of skin rich in nerve endings that is located below the anus. For women, the perineum extends to the vaginal opening; for men it extends to the base of the testicles.

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(Verb) To taint is comparable to it's near anagram i.e. to stain... To mix in with negative elements or shady insinuations.