Ass

/æs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A domesticated animal related to the horse, typically smaller and with longer ears.

The farmer had a gentle ass that helped carry goods around the farm.

A foolish or silly person; an idiot.

Don't be an ass; think before you speak.

The buttocks.

He fell hard on his ass while trying to skate.

verb

To act in a foolish or silly manner.

Stop assing around and get to work.

Middle English 'ass', from Old English 'assa', from Latin 'asinus'.

smart ass

A person who is annoyingly clever or sarcastic.

pain in the ass

A person or thing that is very annoying.

kick ass

To be exceptionally good or impressive.

donkey

A domesticated member of the horse family.

idiot

A foolish or stupid person.

buttocks

The two rounded portions of the anatomy located at the rear of the human body.

To surprise or impress someone greatly.

That performance really kicked ass!

Used to describe someone who acts rudely or disruptively.

He was being a real ass at the party.