Ass

Pronunciation: /æs/

Definitions of ass

noun a slang term for buttocks or a slang term for a foolish or stupid person

Example Sentences

A1 Don't be an ass and help me with my homework.

A2 I fell on my ass while trying to skateboard.

B1 He's a stubborn ass who never listens to anyone.

B2 She kicked him in the ass for making a rude comment.

C1 His arrogant behavior makes him come across as a pompous ass.

C2 The CEO was a ruthless ass who would do anything to make a profit.

Examples of ass in a Sentence

formal The donkey kicked the man in the ass as he tried to pass by.

informal I can't believe he kicked that guy's ass!

slang She's one tough ass chick.

figurative He worked his ass off to get that promotion.

Grammatical Forms of ass

• past tense: assed
• plural: asses
• comparative: assier
• superlative: assiest
• present tense: ass
• future tense: will ass
• perfect tense: have assed
• continuous tense: is assing
• singular: ass
• positive degree: ass
• infinitive: to ass
• gerund: assing
• participle: assed

Origin and Evolution of ass

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ass' originates from the Old English word 'assa', which was derived from the Latin word 'asellus' meaning 'young ass'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ass' has evolved from referring to a donkey or a beast of burden to being used as a slang term for buttocks or a foolish person.