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Definition of ass-backwards
ass-backwards
adverb
- In reverse or totally incorrect
That computer must have been set up ass-backwards; most of the buttons don't work.
- See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.
Last edited on Nov 08 2005. Submitted by Patrick K. on Nov 08 2005.
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| Definitions include: pestering multiple people. | |
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