ASS


Meaning of ASS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ æs ]

( asses)

1.

An ass is an animal which is related to a horse but which is smaller and has long ears.

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe someone as an ass , you think that they are silly or do silly things. ( INFORMAL )

He was generally disliked and regarded as a pompous ass.

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

3.

Your ass is your bottom. ( AM INFORMAL, RUDE; in BRIT, use arse , bum )

N-COUNT

4.

Saying that someone can kiss your ass is a very rude way of expressing anger or disagreement. ( AM INFORMAL, RUDE )

PHRASE : V inflects [ feelings ]

5.

a pain in the ass: see pain

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