To be out of order or reversed; very confused or mixed up; completely fouled up or wrong.

'Ass' refers to the rear end or buttocks, and 'backwards' means reversed. The phrase suggests that something is happening the wrong way, with the rear coming first. ('Ass' is an impolite word, so be careful using this phrase.)

Synonym: snafu

To do something totally wrong or stupid, whether intentionally or not. Something that is the opposite of itself. To be stupid or slow.

Doing things the wrong way. Starting from the wrong end.

Beyond the phrase 'being backward'. It means lacking any insight, intelligence, correct action, respect to human rights, cultural sophistication, and most of all common sense.

a popular group of people who think outside of the box.

title of a good book that will be published

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