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assish

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈæsɪʃ/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Characteristic of an ass or donkey.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Stupid or obstinate; asinine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • c. 1795, Peter Pindar (John Wolcot), Liberty's Last Squeak an assish, mulish, packhorse clan

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History

Etymology

From ass + -ish.