"asswards" meaning in English

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Adverb

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

Alternative forms

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