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 What the Voice of the People is saying is: ‘Look at that frightful ass Spode swanking about in footer bags. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 And that’s what continues to absolutely whip ass about Everybody’s Live. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025 Maybe William Gibson, who was of course a kick in the ass for the whole genre, but who came along after my own voice had pretty much congealed. Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Someone who is just going to come and walk in the bar and kick everybody’s ass. Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ass
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  • The Desert Inn dominated a desolate place that used to be called Jackass Junction, for the donkeys that once crossed the road.
    Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Now, the couple lives with two dogs, a cat, five ostriches and three mini donkeys on their small farm with Weave hanging out with them as much as possible.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Ass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ass. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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