English Explanatory Dictionary

ass-backwards

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Oriented backwards, particularly after a mishap.
  2. Hopelessly misguided; contrary to what is normal, expected, or logical; having taken the utterly wrong choice.
adv
  1. Moving backwards, that is, rear end first.
  2. In a hopelessly misguided manner; in a manner contrary to what is normal, expected, or logical.

Pronunciation

en-au-ass-backwards.ogg

Word forms

ass-backwards more ass-backwards most ass-backwards ass backwards ass-backward ass backward back-asswards backasswards bass-ackwards bassackwards

Etymology

Recorded in the US in the 1930s. From ass + backwards

Related words

put the cart before the horse preposterous
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