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Fess

Noun

1. A wide, flat, and typically round or rectangular cap worn by certain officials as a symbol of office or rank.

Sample Sentence: The judge wore a fess adorned with gold embroidery.

Verb

1. To confess to or admit a fault, a crime, or something embarrassing.

Sample Sentence: The suspect decided to fess up and admit his involvement in the robbery.

Noun

2. (slang) A person's buttocks or posterior.

Sample Sentence: I slipped on the ice and landed right on my fess!

Noun

3. A party or gathering, especially a casual or informal one.

Sample Sentence: We're having a small fess at our place this weekend, feel free to come!