-ass
1
a combining form of ass in the sense of ‘stupid person’ or ‘the buttocks’, used in slang words as an intensifier or with disparaging intent: big-ass; stupid-ass.
Related Word
- kick-ass
-ass
\¦as, ¦aa(ə)s, ¦ais also ¦ȧs\ adverb
Etymology: ass (IV)
— used as a postpositive intensive especially with words of derogatory implication
< fancy-ass >
— often considered vulgar
— used as a postpositive intensive especially with words of derogatory implication
< fancy-ass >
— often considered vulgar
-ass
Suffix
- slang, vulgar Intensifies an adjective 2012, Joss Whedon, The Avengers, Marvel Studios:
- I recognize that the council has made a decision, but given that it's a stupid-ass decision, I've elected to ignore it.
- slang, vulgar Converts an adjective into a noun having the meaning of, "one who is [adj.]".