bass-ackwards
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Meaning · English
Completely wrong or reverse of what is correct
Literally: backwards like a bass fish
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He installed the software bass-ackwards and now it won't work
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
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Common questions
What does “bass-ackwards” mean?
Completely wrong or reverse of what is correct Literally: backwards like a bass fish
Is “bass-ackwards” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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