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English word origin

Etymology of assy

From ass (“arse, asshole”) + -y. Compare German arschig.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Characteristic of or like an ass or asshole.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From ass (“arse, asshole”) + -y. Compare German arschig.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
adj

Like or resembling an ass; asinine.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From ass (“donkey”) + -y.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Abbreviation of assembly.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Short for assembly.

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