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ass

noun

ˈas How to pronounce ass (audio)
Definition of assnext
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 Which, aurally, lies somewhere between a door creak and an ass smack. — Jason Sheeler, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 King and Williams come with their own franchise bona fides, the former having anchored The Kissing Booth films and the latter kicking ass for nearly a decade on Game of Thrones. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Ariana Madix’s past and present are represented by two images involving her ass. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 Get off your fat ass and do something about it, 'cos nobody's happy all the time. — Tania Bryer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ass
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donkey
Noun
  • The attorney for HeeHaw's owner says the donkey was raised as a pet and known to be docile.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Farm animals, like sheep, cows, and a beloved donkey, roam the grounds.
    — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of donkey

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“Ass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ass. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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