Asses Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ˈæsɪz/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A plural noun referring to the buttocks of an animal or person.

Etymology

The word “Asses” has its origins in Old English, derived from the phrase “æss” meaning “donkey” or “cape of animal bristles”.

Usage Notes

Use “Asses” in formal or informal contexts to refer to the buttocks of an animal or person, avoiding ambiguity with the flower.

Cultural References

The term “Asses” has appeared in idiomatic expressions and phrases in popular culture, such as “kicking against the pricks”, meaning to struggle against an unfavorable situation.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

• Kicking against the pricks

Related Words or Phrases

• Donkey
• Buttocks
• Derrière

Collocations

• Asses in troubles
• kicking an ass

Frequency of Use

“Asses” is a relatively infrequent term in modern language, mostly used in specialized contexts or for specific cultural references.

Common Misspellings

• Asse
• Assit
• Assis