Phrase guide

stick up one's ass

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A stiff, stern, uptight, or humorless manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, derogatory, figuratively, vulgar

Examples

  • have a stick up one's ass

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pickle up one's ass, pole up one's ass, stick up one's butt

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: tiukkapipoinen — stiff, uptight or humorless manner
  • French: avoir un balai dans le cul — stiff, uptight or humorless manner
  • German: Stock im Arsch — stiff, uptight or humorless manner
  • Polish: mieć kija w dupie — stiff, uptight or humorless manner