Etymology[edit]
From Middle Korean 싄다리 (suyn-tali). Almost replaced by 허벅지 (heobeokji) and its alternative forms, even within the dialects where this form appears.
신다리 • (sindari)
- (areas of Pyongan, Gangwon, Northern Gyeongsang and Hamgyong) upper thigh, thigh
- Synonym: 허벅지 (heobeokji)
2012 February 1, 정수용 [jeongsuyong], “울새와 개미와 메뚜기의 잔치 [ulsaewa gaemiwa mettugiui janchi]”, in 한국구비문학대계 [han'gukgubimunhakdaegye][1], 경상북도 영양군 입암면 [gyeongsangbukdo yeong'yanggun ibammyeon]:얼쭉벌쭉하게 오줌을 누는데 이 개미가 신다리를 꽉 깨물어 버린 거라.- Eoljjukbeoljjukhage ojum-eul nu-neunde i gaemi-ga sindari-reul kkwak kkaemureo beorin geo-ra.
- While [the lady] urinated nonchalantly, an ant [crawled up and] bit her thigh.