pain in the keister
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Meaning · English
Synonym of pain in the ass.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Well, if you've been unlucky enough to be graced with a bright orange envelope on your windshield (*face-palm*), you'll know what a pain in the keister it is.
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 “pain in the keister” mean?
Synonym of pain in the ass.
Is “pain in the keister” formal or informal?
pain in the keister is generally slang.