Verb: 1) to strike repeatedly, to pummel, to spank, to wallop.
2) to teach a lesson (or lesson of dominance) through physical abuse; demonstrating superiorstrength.
The term seems to have sprung from the late 60s to early 70s in Americana. It's a term you'd hear spoken by Red Foreman on That 70's Show, and by the older brother on Supernatural.
(brother-to-brother POV) "If you tell Mom I set the curtains on fire again, I will paint your ass!"
(mother-to-child POV) "You can touch those muffins...if you want me to paint your ass!"
There is no diminished meanings when used in any American culture or race.
(Mexican mother-to-daughter POV) "Oi Maria! I paint ju ass twice already, why you still date Oscar?"
In construction work an ass painting is used as an initiation type ritual or right of passage for one seeking to learn the trades.
1st yr apprentice: "I told my journeyman my favorite color was red not knowing I was getting an ass painting... so needless to say i went around looking like a fuckin babboon for a week.
Alyssa: Damn, Asiana, why is your ass so red?
Asiana: oh, Asher went too hard on me yesterday. He fell in deep. Now I have Ass Pains
Alyssa: oh, I’m sorry! Bet it felt good though.
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.