ass
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: ahh
Meaning · English
A compositor.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sometimes by way of joke, and sometimes by way of irritation, compositors are called Asses by the pressmen.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ass” mean?
A compositor.
Is “ass” formal or informal?
ass is generally slang.