North American slang meaning backwards, in reverse, or done in the wrong order — with an added emphasis on the foolishness or awkwardness of the situation. Typically used to describe a process that has gone wrong or was approached in an illogical sequence. Slightly more emphatic and colorful than just saying "backwards." Used in informal speech to express frustration or amusement at a blunder.
He installed the whole shelf unit asswards and had to redo it from scratch.
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A North American slang adverb meaning ass-first or in reverse, functionally equivalent to backwards but with added vulgarity for emphasis. Used both literally (physically oriented the wrong way) and figuratively (approaching a problem in the most inefficient or idiotic way). The figurative sense is more common and carries a tone of exasperated disbelief at someone's poor judgment or backwards approach.
He always does everything asswards — sends the email before he's written the attachment.
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(North America, slang) Ass first; backwards.
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