First Known Use: before 12th century
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1ass
noun \ˈas\
Definition of ASS
1
: any of several hardy gregarious African or Asian perissodactyl mammals (genus Equus) smaller than the horse and having long ears; especially : an African mammal (E. asinus) that is the ancestor of the donkey
2
sometimes vulgar : a stupid, obstinate, or perverse person <made an ass of himself> —often compounded with a preceding adjective <don't be a smart-ass>
Origin of ASS
Middle English, from Old English assa, probably from Old Irish asan, from Latin asinus
2ass
noun \ˈas\
Definition of ASS
1
2
usually vulgar : sexual intercourse
Variants of ASS
ass or arse \ˈas, ˈärs\
Origin of ASS
Middle English ars, ers, from Old English ærs, ears; akin to Old High German & Old Norse ars buttocks, Greek orrhos buttocks, oura tail
First Known Use: before 12th century
3ass
adverb
Definition of ASS
often vulgar —used as a postpositive intensive especially with words of derogatory implication <fancy-ass>
Origin of ASS
2ass
First Known Use: circa 1920
ASS Defined for Kids
ass
noun \ˈas\
Definition of ASS for Kids
1
: an animal that looks like but is smaller than the related horse and has shorter hair in the mane and tail and longer ears : donkey
2
: a stupid or stubborn person Hint:This sense of the word is often considered impolite, and you may offend people by using it.
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