ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ASS
Old English assa, probably from Old Irish asan, from Latin asinus; related to Greek onos ass.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASS»
The term «ass» is very widely used and occupies the
2.566 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «ASS»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
ass.
I worry that I can come off smarmy. I wonder if I was listening to myself if I'd want to kick my own ass.
I get satisfaction of three kinds. One is creating something, one is being paid for it and one is the feeling that I haven't just been sitting on my ass all afternoon.
A man that hoards up riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that carries gold and eats thistles.
People just kind of associate me with kicking some ass.
I play a female Indiana Jones, a professor who hunts down precious objects, like a bowl that belonged to the Buddha. They tailored the role to me: I wanted to be smart, funny, and to kick some ass.
I am ashamed the law is such an ass.
Whether I sound like Sammy or not is purely coincidence. You have got to hand it to him, he sings his ass off. There is no moss on that stone.
If it's illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail!
I am an old scholar, better-looking now than when I was young. That's what sitting on your ass does to your face.
My dad always used to tell me that if they challenge you to an after-school fight, tell them you won't wait-you can kick their ass right now.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASS»
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A frank and vivid modern version of one of the most diverting of all classics. Lindsay's translation captures the genuine flavor, sharp dialogue, outrageous humor, racy delight and subtle style of Apuleius' sophisticated masterpiece.
2
The Big-
Ass Book of Bling
The host of Ten Years Younger and columnist for Make Your Mark presents more than 150 projects designed to add style and flair to everyday clothing and accessories, sharing illustrated instructions for everything from ornate shoe clips and ...
3
The Big-
Ass Book of Crafts 2
Well, look no further! In this cheeky sequel, Mark Montano picks up where his wildly popular The Big-Ass Book of Crafts left off, with even more spectacular—and easy-to-make—projects sure to satisfy crafters of all skill levels.
Plus: The flashback you've all been waiting for...the secret origin of Hit-Girl! How does little Mindy McCready earn her assassin stripes? Find out as Kick-Ass comes to its epic conclusion! COLLECTING : Kick-Ass 3 1-8
5
Aspects of Apuleius' Golden
Ass: Volume III: the Isis Book. ...
The contributions to this volume on the Isis Book reassess current interpretations, highlight aspects of text, language, and style, and develop new lines of approach regarding the interpretation of this fascinating many-layered text, the ...
W.H. Keulen, Ulrike Egelhaaf-Gaiser, 2011
This edition of "The Devil is an Ass" (1616) aims to provide an insight into Jonson's life and work, the theatrical qualities of the play, its political background and its textual history.
Ben Jonson, Peter Happe, 1996
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How to Kick Someone's
Ass: 365 Ways to Take the Bastards Down
Written under an alias by a man who's been there, done that, and lived to deny it all, this is all you need to protect and avenge yourself against every possible threat--be it physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or otherwise.
8
Think BIG and Kick
Ass in Business and Life
Donald J. Trump is an icon: the very definition of the American success story.
Donald J. Trump, Bill Zanker, 2009
9
Ass Goblins of Auschwitz
It's Monty Python meets Nazi exploitation in a surreal nightmare as can only be imagined by Bizarro author Cameron Pierce.
10
98. 6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your
Ass Alive
"If you breathe and have a pulse, you NEED this book.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASS»
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ass is used in the context of the following news items.
5 reasons Hayley Atwell is a woman who kicks ass
The series returns for a second season in 2016 and in preparation for Comic-Con's Women Who Kick Ass panel on Saturday (hosted by EW's ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
The Brink: “Baghdad, My Ass”
One of the major downsides of modern serialized television is the constant presence of “table-setting episodes,” episodes that do little but ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»
Demi Lovato 'Busts Ass' During Pool Party, But Saves It In A Very …
Demi joked after doing said ass-busting. She also created a new self-deprecating hashtag: #NOTcoolforthesummer. And although it may seem ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
Rare Siberian Tiger Gets Down To "Ass Up" [Video]
... of a nearby vehicle. While the driver plays Henry Fong and SCNDL's “Ass Up“, the tiger lays down in the middle of the road wagging its tail. «Your EDM, Jul 15»
Bail Reduced for Banneker's Ass't Principal
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 4:52am. UPDATE: Bail Reduced for Banneker's Ass't Principal. By Kelli Steele. Bail for a Milford elementary school assistant principal ... «Delaware 105.9, Jul 15»
Chuck Knoblauch Engages In Twitter Beef, Only Has Lame-Ass Burns
If you're former second baseman Chuck Knoblauch and you want to engage in some weird Twitter beef, live your life, man. But if you're former ... «Deadspin, Jul 15»
Kym's an ass-et to all
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, 39, winner of the Rear of the year Award for 2015, with her award at Salford Quays, Manchester. PRESS ... «Wigan Today, Jul 15»
Red Sox game features billboard for a 'GIANT ASS'
The "Giants Glass Company" of New England had a simple dream: To advertise in Fenway Park. That advertising strategy failed on Saturday ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
Kobayashi -- I Could Kick Joey Chestnut's Ass in Hot Dog Contest
Joey Chestnut is a rank, out-of-shape amateur when it comes to eating the dog ... so scoffs Kobayashi. The Japanese competitive eater was in ... «TMZ.com, Jul 15»
Eminem Kicks All Kinds Of Ass In His 'Phenomenal' New Video
We kind of knew Eminem would emerge as an action star in “Phenomenal” and on Thursday (Jul. 2), he surpassed those epic expectations with ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
