An ass is an animal which is related to a horse but which is smaller and has long ears.
2. countable noun
If you describe someone as an ass, you think that they are silly or do silly things.
[informal, disapproval]
He was generally disliked and regarded as a pompous ass.
Synonyms: fool, dope [informal], jerk [slang], idiot More Synonyms of ass
3. countable noun
Your ass is your bottom.
[US, informal, rude]regional note: in BRIT, use arse, bum
4.
See to kick someone's ass
5.
See kiss sb's ass
6.
See make an ass of oneself
7. a pain in the ass
More Synonyms of ass
ass in British English1
(æs)
noun
1.
either of two perissodactyl mammals of the horse family (Equidae), Equus asinus (African wild ass) or E. hemionus (Asiatic wild ass). They are hardy and sure-footed, having longer ears than the horse
▶ Related adjective: asinine
2. (not in technical use)
the domesticated variety of the African wild ass; donkey
3.
a foolish or ridiculously pompous person
4. not within an ass's roar of
Word origin
Old English assa, probably from Old Irish asan, from Latin asinus; related to Greek onos ass
ass in British English2
(æs) vulgar, slang, mainly US and Canadian
noun
1.
the buttocks
2.
the anus
3.
sexual intercourse
4. offensive
a woman considered sexually (esp in the phrase piece of ass)
5. cover one's ass
Word origin
Old English ærs; see arse
ass in American English1
(æs)
noun
1.
any of a number of horselike perissodactylous mammals (family Equidae) having longears and a short mane, esp. the common wild ass (Equus asinus) of Africa: donkeys and burros are domesticated asses: in fables the ass is represented as obstinate and stupid
2.
a stupid or silly person; fool
Word origin
ME asse < OE assa, assen: prob. < OIr assan or Welsh asyn, both < L asinus
ass in American English2
(æs)
noun
Slang, Vulgar
the buttocks or anus
Word origin
var. of arse
-ass in American English
(æs)
Slang
added to adjectives as an intensifier
badass outlaws
Word lists with
ass
related adjectives, male animals, female animals, Horses, rhinos and other perissodactyls
All related terms of 'ass'
arse
Your arse is your bottom.
fat-ass
a fat person
bare-ass
naked ; undressed
candy-ass
a timid or cowardly person; wimp
dumb-ass
a stupid person
hard-ass
someone who is tough and uncompromising
haul ass
to act, go , depart , etc. quickly or hurriedly
kick ass
to be impressive , esp in a forceful way
kiss ass
to be obsequious or fawning , as to gain an advantage or approval
smart ass
If you describe someone as a smart ass , you dislike the fact that they think they are very clever and like to show everyone this.
tight-ass
a strait-laced , inhibited person
whup ass
→ to open a can of whup ass over someone
ass kisser
a person who curries favour
ass-backward
the wrong way round ; back to front ; in the opposite order to what is considered normal
ass-backwards
of or in a way that is particularly contrary to the usual way, confusing , etc.
Buridan's ass
an example intended to show the deficiency of reason . An ass standing equidistant from two identical heaps of oats starves to death because reason provides no grounds for choosing to eat one rather than the other
cover your ass
Cover your ass means the same as → cover your → back 2 .
kiss sb's ass
Saying that someone can kiss your ass is a very rude way of expressing anger or disagreement .
badass
a tough or aggressive person
half-assed
incompetent ; inept
wiseass
a person who thinks he or she is being witty or clever
cover one's ass
to take such action as one considers necessary to avoid censure , ridicule , etc at a later time
arse licker
a person who curries favour
ducktail
a style of young man's haircut in which the hair is cut long on the sides and swept back so as to resemble a duck's tail
smartass
a person who is annoyingly or obnoxiously cocky , knowing , flippant , etc.; wiseguy
to kick someone's ass
To kick ass or to kick someone's ass means to show them that you are angry with them, either by telling them or by using physical force.
make an ass of oneself
If you say that someone makes an ass of themselves, you mean they behave in a way that you think is very silly .
piece
A piece of something is an amount of it that has been broken off, torn off, or cut off.
not within an ass's roar of
not close to obtaining , winning , etc
pain in the arse
the sensation of acute physical hurt or discomfort caused by injury, illness, etc
a pain in the arse a pain in the ass a pain/a pain in the neck/a pain in the backside
In informal English, if you call someone or something a pain or a pain in the neck , you mean that they are very annoying or irritating . Expressions such as a pain in the arse and a pain in the backside in British English, or a pain in the ass and a pain in the butt in American English, are also used, but most people consider them offensive .
make a fool (or an ass, etc.) of
to cause to seem a fool (or an ass , etc.)
to open a can of whup ass over someone
to administer a sound and deserved thrashing to someone
a pain a pain in the neck a pain in the ass a pain in the butt
In informal English, if you call someone or something a pain or a pain in the neck , you mean that they are very annoying or irritating . Expressions such as a pain in the ass and a pain in the butt are also used, but most people consider them offensive .
Chinese translation of 'ass'
ass
(æs)
n(c)
(= animal) 驴(驢) (lǘ) (只, zhī)
(inf, = idiot) 傻瓜 (shǎguā) (个(個), gè)
(US, inf!, = bottom) 屁股 (pìgu)
英 = arse
Nearby words of
ass
aspirations
aspire
aspirin
ass
assassin
assassinate
assault
1 (noun)
Definition
a mammal resembling the horse but with longer ears
She was led up to the sanctuary on an ass.
Synonyms
donkey
strange creatures including a wild donkey
moke (slang)
jennet
2 (noun)
Definition
a foolish person
He was regarded as a pompous ass.
Synonyms
fool
She'd been a fool to accept the offer.
dope (informal)
I don't feel I'm such a dope.
jerk (slang)
He'd tricked her into walking into the garbage, to make her look like a total jerk!
idiot
I knew I'd been an idiot to stay there.
plank (British, slang)
berk (British, slang)
prick (taboo, slang)
wally (slang)
prat (slang)
charlie (British, informal)
plonker (slang)
coot
twit (informal, mainly British)
a pompous twit who loved the sound of his own voice
bonehead (slang)
dunce
He was a dunce at mathematics.
oaf
some oaf shouting into his phone
simpleton
He was a lightweight, a political simpleton.
airhead (slang)
jackass
dipstick (British, slang)
dickhead (taboo, slang)
gonzo (slang)
schmuck (US, slang)
dork (slang)
nitwit (informal)
You great nitwit! What did you do that for?
dolt
He's a first class dolt.
blockhead
a bunch of bowler-hatted blockheads
ninny
divvy (British, slang)
pillock (British, slang)
halfwit
I'm a mindless optimist, a cheery halfwit.
nincompoop
Only a complete nincompoop would believe a story like that.