ass

/æs/

Definitions

1. noun

The hindquarters of a quadruped, especially a horse, often used to refer to the buttocks of a human.

“The jockey fell off the horse’s ass when it suddenly stopped.”

2. noun

A donkey or a mule.

“The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads across the field.”

3. verb

To load or carry something, especially using an animal’s back.

“The farmer’s wife would ass the hay across the river.”

4. verb

To annoy or irritate someone.

“The constant noise was really ass-ing me.”

5. interjection

Used to express disgust or annoyance.

“Ass! This food is terrible!”

Synonyms

  • annoy
  • burden
  • donkey
  • irritate
  • mule

Antonyms

  • amuse
  • please