-ass

Pronunciation varies by accent · suffix

Meaning

Used to intensify an adjective..

Definitions by Sense

1. Used to intensify an adjective.
2. Used to convert an adjective into a noun for a person who has that trait.
3. Resembling.

Example Sentences

That's a big-ass wrench you've got there.

Wilson: He's right. They endorse Royce, fine, 'the hell else they gonna do? But what they say and don't say from the pulpit the Sunday before the primary we still got a dog in that fight. Carcetti: I do this right, they respect it. Wilson: An' if they don't, at least they get to see a beggin’-ass white man on his knees. Always a feel-good moment for the folks.

I recognize that the council has made a decision, but given that it's a stupid-ass decision, I've elected to ignore it.

You've got to work with me Now, I don't wanna see any fake-ass workers I need real builders

Don't be such a broke-ass—you can afford a fast-food run today!

That's some Nixon-ass shit he's pulling.

What's that formal-ass language you're using? We're at a party!

Synonyms for -ass

Antonyms for -ass

Word Forms

• more -ass
• most -ass
• -asses

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