ass-backwards
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Oriented backwards, particularly after a mishap.
- Hopelessly misguided; contrary to what is normal, expected, or logical; having taken the utterly wrong choice.
- Alternative spelling of ass-backwards.
Adverb
- Moving backwards, that is, rear end first.
- In a hopelessly misguided manner; in a manner contrary to what is normal, expected, or logical.
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