gnat's ass

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Meaning · English

Synonym of gnat's (“very tiny thing or distance”).

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He is so short he could stand flat-footed and kiss a gnat's ass without bending his knees.

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 “gnat's ass” mean?

Synonym of gnat's (“very tiny thing or distance”).

Is “gnat's ass” formal or informal?

gnat's ass is generally slang, vulgar.