asses
Translation
asses, donkeys, fools
Examples
The farmer used two asses to pull the cart.
The farmer used two asses to pull the cart.
Stop acting like a pair of asses!
Stop acting like a pair of asses!
Grammar Patterns
asses ((as animals)) plural of ass (donkey) The farmer used two asses to pull the cart.
asses ((as people)) plural of ass (a foolish person) Stop acting like a pair of asses!
Similar Words
Synonyms (animal): donkeys; Synonyms (person): fools, idiots
Etymology
From Old English 'assa', which comes from the Latin 'asinus' (donkey).
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: the animal (donkey) and the insult (a foolish person).