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horse's ass

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A jerk; an unpleasant, unlikable person; an asshole.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, idiomatic, vulgar

Examples

  • At the party he behaved like a real horse's ass.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A thing or person which is visually unappealing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, idiomatic, vulgar

Examples

  • That is one horse's ass of a paint job.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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