ass

ass · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A donkey or similar animal.

  2. 2.

    [informal, vulgar]The buttocks.

  3. 3.

    [informal]A foolish or stupid person.

Forms

plural: asses

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    work one's ass off — Work extremely hard.
  • •
    make an ass of oneself — Behave foolishly.
  • •
    cover one's ass — Protect oneself from blame.
  • •
    pain in the ass — Someone or something annoying.
  • •
    kick ass — Be very successful; defeat.
  • •
    kiss ass — Flatter someone excessively.

Related words

See also: buttocks, donkey, fool
Synonyms: buttocks, donkey, fool

Etymology

Sense 1: From Old English assa, from Latin asinus ("donkey"), possibly from a Semitic source. Senses 2-3: Originally from a different Old English word ærs ("buttocks"), which merged with the animal term in American English spelling. In British English, the vulgar term is typically spelled "arse."