Phrase guide

up the ass

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Through receptive anal intercourse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, vulgar

Qualifier: literal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Suffering pain, loss of control, or overwhelm, which in the sufferer's mind is comparable to forced anal intercourse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, vulgar

Examples

  • They've got you manning the checkpoint by yourself with seventeen ships due in port today? You're going to be taking it up the ass out there.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adv

Meaning 3

Everywhere.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable, vulgar

Examples

  • We've got pinecones up the ass this season since it was so wet last spring.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: out the ass

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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