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ass-backwards

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2 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
2syllables

ass-backwards

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ass-backwards is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ass-backwards is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofass-backwards

1adjective
  • Oriented backwards, particularly after a mishap.

    Example: "The car spun out of control and I ended up ass-backwards in a ditch."

  • Hopelessly misguided; contrary to what is normal, expected, or logical; having taken the utterly wrong choice.

    Example: "No wonder it doesn't work. The whole design is ass-backwards."

1adverb
  • Moving backwards, that is, rear end first.
  • In a hopelessly misguided manner; in a manner contrary to what is normal, expected, or logical.

    Example: "They did the whole design ass-backwards. No wonder it doesn't work."

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