ride someone's ass
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Meaning · English
To find fault with someone, to constantly criticise.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If he doesn't quit riding my ass, I'm gonna punch him right in his face.
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 “ride someone's ass” mean?
To find fault with someone, to constantly criticise.
Is “ride someone's ass” formal or informal?
ride someone's ass is generally slang, vulgar.