ass
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a donkey or a similar animal with long ears.
n.any of several species of horse-like mammals, specifically Equus asinus, often used as a beast of burden.
Simple“The farmer used an ass to carry the heavy bags of grain up the hill.”
In context“Historically, the domesticated ass served as a vital pack animal across arid regions where horses struggled to survive.”
Synonymsdonkeyburro - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a person who is acting very stupidly or rudely.
n.a foolish, stupid, or inconsiderate person; often used as a mild to moderate insult.
Simple“Stop being such an ass and apologize for what you said.”
In context“He made a complete ass of himself by arguing about a subject he clearly knew nothing about.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the part of the body that you sit on.
n.the buttocks or the anus; used as a vulgar anatomical reference.
Simple“He fell right on his ass after slipping on the icy sidewalk.”
In context“The comedian's routine was filled with vulgar jokes about his own ass and physical appearance.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.a way to refer to yourself or someone else, usually when talking about a difficult situation.
n.used metonymically to refer to the person or the self, often in reflexive constructions or to emphasize physical presence.
Simple“You need to get your ass over here right now.”
In context“If they don't get their asses in gear, the project will never be finished by the deadline.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
adj.something that is very bad or of poor quality.
adj.of extremely low quality or unpleasant; functions as a predicative adjective in this sense.
Simple“That movie was totally ass; I want my money back.”
In context“The service at that restaurant was complete ass, so we decided never to return.”