show one's ass

verb

To act or behave in a rude or obnoxious manner; to misbehave.

“Joe's out there again arguing with the neighbors, showing his ass like he always does.”

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show one's butt
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Meanings

verbshow one's ass (third-person singular simple present shows one's ass, present participle showing one's ass, simple past showed one's ass, past participle shown one's ass)

present singular third person shows one's ass · participle present showing one's ass · past showed one's ass · participle past shown one's ass

  1. CanadaUSidiomaticslangvulgarTo act or behave in a rude or obnoxious manner; to misbehave.

    Joe's out there again arguing with the neighbors, showing his ass like he always does.

    Synonyms: show one's butt

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo act or behave in a rude or obnoxious manner; to misbehave.

Similar
show one's butt
Also see
rantipoleshow one's butt

Translations

Finnish perseillä
  • perseilläto act rudely
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “show one's ass,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/show%20one's%20ass.

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