"assward" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more assward [comparative], most assward [superlative]
Etymology: From ass + -ward. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ass|ward}} ass + -ward Head templates: {{en-adv}} assward (comparative more assward, superlative most assward)
  1. (Canada, US, informal) Ass first; backward. Tags: Canada, US, informal Related terms: back-assward, asswards

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