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ass

noun

ˈas

Definition of ass

as in donkey

a sturdy and patient domestic mammal that is used especially to carry things the farm kept a few asses for hauling hay in and out of the field

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Recent Examples of ass Not tastefully enough to refrain from gratuitous shots of McNichol’s bare ass in a scene where Billy argues in the bathroom with Cheryl. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 July 2026 When my fellow guest would leave us at lunch, Great Bear sent out the bad-ass female snowboarders on the lodge staff to join. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Every drop hits like a quake, and each muscular beat compels you to shake your ass. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 Bianca, if there’s a psychological thriller or some dark, weird-ass movie coming out, Bianca’s the first one to watch it. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ass

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The father-daughter duo has set up shop ensconced in the woods, herding donkeys and so far evading the violence closing in on them from the outside.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Hilaria moved on to triceps dips before showing off to donkey kicks.

— Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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