Definition and pronunciation
piece of ass noun phrase, vulgar slang — an objectifying way to refer to a person as a target for sex, or to sexual activity sought casually.
Pronounced PEESS uhv ASS /ˈpiːs əv ˈæs/ (US).
Part of speech and grammar
- Fixed noun phrase with an indefinite article: a piece of ass.
- Often appears after verbs like get, want, chase, be after: get a piece of ass.
- Plural is rare and crude: pieces of ass.
- Not used as a respectful descriptor; avoid in formal or neutral writing.
Register and tone
Blunt, vulgar, and sexist. Treats a person as an object. In most contexts it is insulting or demeaning. Suitable only when quoting, analyzing language, or depicting a character’s crude speech.
Connection to sexuality
Yes. The phrase frames sex as something to obtain and reduces a person to a sexual object. It signals casual sex-seeking and disrespect.
Common collocations
- get a piece of ass
- looking for a piece of ass
- after a piece of ass
- just a piece of ass (to someone)
- call someone a piece of ass
Idioms and set phrases
- get a piece of ass: have sex (crudely phrased).
- after a piece of ass: pursuing sex (disparaging).
- just a piece of ass: dehumanizing label for a person.
Prepositions and nuance
- for a piece of ass — motive: He only showed up for a piece of ass (derogatory).
- after a piece of ass — pursuit: They said he was after a piece of ass (crude).
- to [someone], a piece of ass — viewpoint: To him she was just a piece of ass (sexist).
- call [someone] a piece of ass — direct insult; strongly offensive.
Word comparisons
- sex / sexual partner — neutral terms for the act/person; not insulting.
- hookup — casual encounter; less demeaning.
- booty call — late-night request for casual sex; slang but not inherently dehumanizing.
- eye candy / arm candy — objectifying appearance, often nonsexual context; still reductive.
- nooky/nookie — playful slang for sex; juvenile rather than insulting.
Real-life examples
- That line reduces her to a piece of ass; the dialog needs a rewrite.
- He bragged he was just there to get a piece of ass—offensive and immature.
- She pushed back: “I’m not a piece of ass. Treat me with respect.”
- HR training is clear: calling anyone a piece of ass is unacceptable in the workplace.
- Critics said the ad treated models like pieces of ass and objectified women.
Easy explanation
Piece of ass is a rude phrase about sex. It treats a person like an object. Most people find it insulting. Use respectful words like partner, person, or have sex instead.
Synonyms
Act-focused (slang): sex, sexual activity, intercourse, nooky, hanky-panky, action, hookup
Person-focused (objectifying): sex object, eye candy, arm candy, trophy, hottie
Antonyms
Act-focused: abstinence, celibacy, chastity
Person-focused: person, partner, equal, individual, human being
Related terms
objectify, misogyny, sexism, get laid, tail (slang), piece (slang), meat market (slang), dehumanization, respectful language, consent
Notes and etiquette
- Avoid the phrase outside of linguistic analysis or quotations; it is disrespectful.
- Prefer people-first, consent-centered language: partner, person, consenting adults, have sex.
- If you must reference it in journalism or academia, flag it as “vulgar” or “offensive” and quote sparingly.
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