- 1(slang) an impolite word for the part of the body that you sit on; your bottom Get off your ass (= stop sitting around doing nothing).
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- 2(informal) a stupid person synonym fool, jackass Don't be such an ass! I made an ass of myself at the meeting—standing up and then forgetting the question.
- 3(old use) a donkey Idioms
(impolite) to succeed or win in an impressive way Let’s show them that we’re ready to kick some ass!
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