30+ Ways to Use the Word ASS | American Expressions 🇺🇸

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The word ASS is very common in English. But it's used in a variety of ways that makes the language difficult to understand and perhaps seem a bit crazy. So let's talk about all the different ways in which Americans use this word. This lesson is not meant to encourage you to use these words but to help you better understand the natural ways in which people may speak.

In case you'd like to review, here is a recap of the words and phrases.

Traditional Meaning
1) ass - donkey
2) ass - butt
3) ass - jerk

Used to Intensify Adjectives
4) broke-ass
5) long-ass
6) lazy-ass
7) crazy-ass
8) cold-ass

Opposite/Different Meanings
9) badass
10) smart-ass

Derogatory Phrases
11) jackass
12) dumb-ass
13) hard-ass
14) a pain in the ass
15) (to be) up someone's ass
16) to have (one's) head up their ass

Similar Words/Phrases But Different Meanings
17) kiss-ass or ass-kisser vs 19) kiss my ass
19) tight-ass vs 20) to have a tight ass
21) busts (some) ass vs 22) (to be) busting your ass
23) my ass vs 24) my ass (pronoun)

Expressions
25) get some ass
26) kick your ass
27) to work (someone's) ass off
28) to talk out of (one's) ass
29) half-ass
30) (something) tastes like ass
31) to give a rat's ass

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