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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 While the bus is stopped, Daniel takes his silly ass bowling alone, the ultimate loneliness shorthand. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Like Brown, Tom Thibodeau worked his ass off trying to become the next Red Holzman … and almost got there. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 June 2026 If being a real American means sacrificing and working your ass off to try and achieve the dream of a better life for your children, no Americans are more real than New Yorkers. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ass

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And that says nothing of its snort-like laughs, which reminded me too much of the huffs and puffs of the ride’s donkeys.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
The movie is an origin stories on how a donkey, became Donkey.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 June 2026

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