sit-upon

Portable camping cushion

A sit-upon is a simple waterproof cushion, typically made by folding newspapers inside a plastic bag, used for sitting on damp ground.

The term belongs to scouting and camping culture, where children make them as craft projects: Every camper brought a sit-upon for the campfire circle.

The word also appears as a playful or childish euphemism for buttocks.

buttocks

bottom

Lowest point or underside

rump · seat · derriere · posterior · bum · hindquarters · haunches · tush · fanny · keister

cushion

pad

Cushioned writing surface

stadium seat · floor cushion · meditation cushion · waterproof pad · outdoor cushion

Categories
Opposites
seating formality/permanence

sit-uponthrone

Ceremonial chair for sovereigns

armchair · sofa · recliner · chaise longue · upholstered chair

BODY PART POSITION (euphemistic sense)

sit-uponhead

Uppermost body part

face · noggin · bean · noodle · crown

Family

sit, upon, sitting, seating, sits, sitter

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G