die in the ass
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fail to function properly.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
My computer died in the ass yesterday when I tried to turn it on.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be left unresolved.
Register: slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “die in the ass” mean?
To fail to function properly.
Is “die in the ass” formal or informal?
die in the ass is generally slang, vulgar.