tire-fesse

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From tirer (to pull) +‎ fesse (butt-cheek), hence "butt-cheek puller" or "bum-grabber".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tiʁ.fɛs/

Noun

tire-fesse m (plural tire-fesses)

  1. (informal) ski lift, surface lift, platter lift, button lift, platter pull
    Synonym: remonte-pente