ass-backwards

English

adj
Definitions
  • (colloquial) Oriented backwards, particularly after a mishap.
  • (idiomatic) Hopelessly misguided; contrary to what is normal, expected, or logical; having taken the utterly wrong choice.

Etymology

Compound from English ass (buttocks, donkey, one's self person, backside, asshole, arse) + English backwards.

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