Ass
noun
A type of animal similar to a small horse, often used to carry heavy things.
The farmer loaded the bags of grain onto the ass to take it to the market.
Often appears as...
- stubborn as an ass
- work one's ass off
noun
Someone's buttocks or anus.
He fell down and landed right on his ass.
Often appears as...
- pain in the ass
- get off one's ass
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
Don't be such an ass, apologize to her now.
Often appears as...
- make an ass out of oneself
- dumb ass
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
noun
A type of animal similar to a small horse, often used to carry heavy things.
The farmer loaded the bags of grain onto the ass to take it to the market.
Often appears as...
- stubborn as an ass
- work one's ass off
noun
Someone's buttocks or anus.
He fell down and landed right on his ass.
Often appears as...
- pain in the ass
- get off one's ass
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
Don't be such an ass, apologize to her now.
Often appears as...
- make an ass out of oneself
- dumb ass
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Animal Reference
Refers to donkeys, known for hard work and stubbornness, not just any animal.
The old ass stubbornly refused to move despite the urging.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, 'ass' symbolizes patience, endurance, and service to others.
In the story, the ass is a symbol of the peasant's tireless service.
Pro Tip 1/2Animal Reference
Refers to donkeys, known for hard work and stubbornness, not just any animal.
The old ass stubbornly refused to move despite the urging.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, 'ass' symbolizes patience, endurance, and service to others.
In the story, the ass is a symbol of the peasant's tireless service.
Pro Tip 1/2Animal Reference
Refers to donkeys, known for hard work and stubbornness, not just any animal.
The old ass stubbornly refused to move despite the urging.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, 'ass' symbolizes patience, endurance, and service to others.
In the story, the ass is a symbol of the peasant's tireless service.
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Why I'm done trying to...
when you hear stories of sexual harassment? When you hear your boys talking about grabbing ass or getting her drunk, will you actually stand up and do something so that one day we don't have to live in a world where a woman has to risk everything and come forward to say the words "me too?"
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Why city flags may be...
within the first few minutes, someone left a comment that said, "You can take that Scottish Saltire and shove it up your ass." See, people are passionate about flags, you know? That's the way it is. What I love about flags is that once you understand the design of flags,
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Listening to shame PIPE...
vulnerability is going to be that path. And I know it's seductive to stand outside the arena, because I think I did it my whole life, and think to myself, I'm going to go in there and kick some ass when I'm bulletproof and when I'm perfect.
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World's Cutest Baby...
he was very traumatized very dehydrated and he's made a really good recovery and he has created this amazing life for himself at Twala but as much as it's it's lovely for her ass to have a serval and a die cat and a dog and domestic
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Breaking Bobby Bones...
somewhere out in the country there's a man i'm bobby doing good things for good people getting his ass handed to him in the process any dream is possible that's what this whole adventure is about
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The myth of King Midas...
With his golden touch and ass’s ears, Midas was not the most respected ruler. And where other leaders were honored through statues and temples, his people remembered him a little
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Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
in the ass Apollo Belvedere Adam before and after God - and Gus Jones well the first time
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Octopus vs. Bird PIPE...
if your ass I any octopus here in Australia's Great Barrier Reef the
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Franco Sacchi: Welcome...
Let's go. OK, it's time to kick some ass.
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Doggone It! PIPE Wicked...
kiss my ass
Video examples
Why I'm done trying to...
when you hear stories of sexual harassment? When you hear your boys talking about grabbing ass or getting her drunk, will you actually stand up and do something so that one day we don't have to live in a world where a woman has to risk everything and come forward to say the words "me too?"
Video examples
Why city flags may be...
within the first few minutes, someone left a comment that said, "You can take that Scottish Saltire and shove it up your ass." See, people are passionate about flags, you know? That's the way it is. What I love about flags is that once you understand the design of flags,
Video examples
Listening to shame PIPE...
vulnerability is going to be that path. And I know it's seductive to stand outside the arena, because I think I did it my whole life, and think to myself, I'm going to go in there and kick some ass when I'm bulletproof and when I'm perfect.
Video examples
World's Cutest Baby...
he was very traumatized very dehydrated and he's made a really good recovery and he has created this amazing life for himself at Twala but as much as it's it's lovely for her ass to have a serval and a die cat and a dog and domestic
Video examples
Breaking Bobby Bones...
somewhere out in the country there's a man i'm bobby doing good things for good people getting his ass handed to him in the process any dream is possible that's what this whole adventure is about
Video examples
The myth of King Midas...
With his golden touch and ass’s ears, Midas was not the most respected ruler. And where other leaders were honored through statues and temples, his people remembered him a little
Video examples
Bill T. Jones PIPE The...
in the ass Apollo Belvedere Adam before and after God - and Gus Jones well the first time
Video examples
Octopus vs. Bird PIPE...
if your ass I any octopus here in Australia's Great Barrier Reef the
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Franco Sacchi: Welcome...
Let's go. OK, it's time to kick some ass.
Video examples
Doggone It! PIPE Wicked...
kiss my ass
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gemma Arterton
English Actress
I'm looking at working with people I get on with, that respect me, that don't just see me as a piece of ass. Which I have experienced as well. I've nearly walked off very big films before, and I would, because I don't want that in my life. I want to enjoy the work I do.
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Fran Tarkenton
American Athlete
What's so wonderful about football and business and show business is that every time I start thinking I'm special, I get knocked on my ass.
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Barry Goldwater
American Politician
I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.
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Frank Sinatra
American Singer
You gotta love livin', baby, 'cause dyin' is a pain in the ass.
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Catfish Hunter
American Athlete
The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
While you're saving your face, you're losing your ass.
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Heinrich Heine
German Poet
Christ rode on an ass, but now asses ride on Christ.
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Greg Norman
Australian Athlete
On 18 you've got to drive it up a gnat's ass.
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Yancy Butler
American Actress
Women have been kicking ass for centuries.
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Jet Li
Chinese Actor
Love is more powerful than kicking ass.
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Gemma Arterton
English Actress
I'm looking at working with people I get on with, that respect me, that don't just see me as a piece of ass. Which I have experienced as well. I've nearly walked off very big films before, and I would, because I don't want that in my life. I want to enjoy the work I do.
Quote examples
Fran Tarkenton
American Athlete
What's so wonderful about football and business and show business is that every time I start thinking I'm special, I get knocked on my ass.
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Barry Goldwater
American Politician
I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.
Quote examples
Frank Sinatra
American Singer
You gotta love livin', baby, 'cause dyin' is a pain in the ass.
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Catfish Hunter
American Athlete
The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
While you're saving your face, you're losing your ass.
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Heinrich Heine
German Poet
Christ rode on an ass, but now asses ride on Christ.
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Greg Norman
Australian Athlete
On 18 you've got to drive it up a gnat's ass.
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Yancy Butler
American Actress
Women have been kicking ass for centuries.
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Jet Li
Chinese Actor
Love is more powerful than kicking ass.
Example 1 of 10
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