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