"tits and bums" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} tits and bums pl (plural only)
  1. (British, vulgar, slang) Alternative form of tits and ass Tags: British, alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only, slang, vulgar Alternative form of: tits and ass Synonyms: tits and ass [US]

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