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ass

/æs/
Meanings
  • noun

    1. In Latin, 'asinus' meaning donkey.

    - "The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads."
    - "The ass brayed loudly when it saw the carrots."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

donkey , fool , idiot , poon , poontang , punani , pussy , tail , tang
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ass
moss , loss , foss , cross , doss
Variants
List of all variants of ass that leads to same result
arse , arses , ass , asses , as , ass clown , assclown , ass-clown , ass clowns , assclowns , ass-clowns , half-ass , half-assed , half-asses , half-assing , hard-ass , hard-assed , hard-asses , horse's ass , horse's asses , kick-ass
Etymology
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From Latin 'asinus' meaning donkey.

Trivia
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  1. Donkeys are the only animals that can't jump.

  2. The average lifespan of a donkey is around 40-50 years.

  3. Donkeys were used as pack animals in ancient Egypt.

  4. The term 'ass' is also used as a derogatory term for someone who acts foolishly.

Related Concepts
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  1. Equidae: Asses belong to the Equidae family, which also includes horses and zebras.

  2. Pack animal: Asses have been used as pack animals for transportation since ancient times.

Culture
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In literature, donkeys are often used as symbols of stubbornness or foolishness. In art, donkeys have been depicted in various forms, including religious art and folk art. Donkeys have been used in music, particularly in folk songs and children's songs.

How to Memorize "ass"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape and appearance of a donkey.
    - Imagine a donkey carrying a heavy load.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ass' with the sound of a donkey braying.
    - Think of the phrase 'an ass's ear' to remember the shape of an ass's ear.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Donkeys carry heavy loads' to remember the definition of an ass.

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