Horse's ass Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɔɹsəz/ /ˈæs
HOR-siz ASS
ˈhɔːsɪz/ /æs
HAW-siz ASS
Definition
A rude and informal expression describing someone who is acting foolish, annoying, or arrogant; it literally refers to the back end of a horse, but is used as an insult.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, considered rude or vulgar. Used mainly in American English. Commonly said when annoyed by someone's behavior. Usually refers to a person who is being arrogant, stubborn, or foolish. Avoid in formal or polite situations.
Spanish: idiota - imbécil - estúpidoPortuguese (BR): idiota - imbecil - palhaçoPortuguese (PT): idiota - estúpido - patetaChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋 - 蠢货Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋 - 蠢貨Hindi: मूर्ख - गधा - बेवकूफ़Arabic: أحمق - غبي - أبلهBengali: গাধা - বেয়াদব (অপমানসূচক)Russian: осёл - придурок (грубое)Japanese: バカ - 大馬鹿者Vietnamese: đồ ngốc - thằng ngốc (thô lỗ)Korean: 멍청이 - 재수 없는 사람Turkish: eşek herif - aptalUrdu: گدھا - بے وقوفIndonesian: bodoh - orang menyebalkan (kasar)
Example Sentences
Don't be a horse's ass in class.
basic
He was acting like a horse's ass all day.
basic
Nobody likes a horse's ass at work.
basic
Why do you have to be such a horse's ass about everything?
natural
Ignore him, he's just being a horse's ass again.
natural
If you keep acting like a horse's ass, you're going to lose friends.
natural