Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ass

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.00 in modern English

Syllables
-ass
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to intensify an adjective.

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

suffix

Used to convert an adjective into a noun for a person who has that trait.

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

suffix

Resembling.

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Usage

Inflected Forms

more -ass (comparative) most -ass (superlative) -asses (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

Synonyms

Questions

What does -ass mean?
Used to intensify an adjective.
Where does -ass come from?
Partially from ass, and partially from a corruption or simplification of assed.

How to pronounce -ass

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