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Ass Definition & Meaning

ass
noun
  1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
  2. a pompous fool
  3. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse
  4. slang for sexual intercourse

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Frequently asked questions

What does ass mean?
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?" a pompous fool hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse slang for sexual intercourse
What part of speech is ass?
Ass is a noun.
How many definitions does ass have?
Ass has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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