Ass
/æs/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonGeneral
3 meanings1 question
Definitions
3 meanings1
The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.
/æs/
nounneutralBeginner
General
The buttocks
He tripped and landed on his ass.
💡 Simply: Your bottom.
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2
That joke made me laugh my ass off.
How It's Used
Informal Conversation
"He fell on his ass."
2
A domesticated donkey.
/æs/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A donkey
The stubborn ass refused to move.
💡 Simply: A donkey.
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2
We rode on the ass to the next village.
How It's Used
Rural Settings
"The farmer's ass carried heavy loads."
Tip:Think of the sound 'hee-haw'.
3
A stupid or irritating person.
/æs/
nounnegativeIntermediate
General
A foolish or annoying person
He's such an ass; he doesn't listen to anyone.
💡 Simply: A silly or annoying person.
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2
Don't be an ass; help me with this.
How It's Used
Informal Conversation
"Don't be such an ass!"
Tip:Remember the stubborn donkey - similar traits.
From Old English *æse, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ezel and German Esel.
The word 'ass' has a long history, with its meaning as a donkey being much older than its use as a vulgar term.
Memory tip
Think of a donkey's rear end - it's similar!
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"donkey"
kick asssave one's asskiss one's ass
Common misspellings
asseas
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