my ass

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Meaning · English

Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief, often with a tone of disregard, disdain, or disgust, referring to the buttocks.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She'll use my money to buy a new car, my ass!

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 “my ass” mean?

Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief, often with a tone of disregard, disdain, or disgust, referring to the buttocks.

Is “my ass” formal or informal?

my ass is generally slang, vulgar.