English Explanatory Dictionary

open a can of whoop ass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. A good-humored threat of physical harm.

Pronunciation

En US whoopass.wav En-au-open a can of whoop ass.ogg

Word forms

open a can of whoop ass opens a can of whoop ass opening a can of whoop ass opened a can of whoop ass open a can of whup ass open a can of whoop-ass open up a can of whoop ass open up a can of whoop-ass

Etymology

From English whoop (variant of whip) + ass.

Synonyms

break out a can of kick-ass break out a can of whoop ass break out a can of whoop-ass bust open a can of kick-ass bust open a can of whoop ass bust open a can of whoop-ass open a can of kick-ass open up a can of kick-ass
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