blessed assurance en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈblɛsɪd əˈʃʊɹəns/
- (US) audio
Etymology
From blessed + assurance, in reference to the 1873 hymn “Blessed Assurance”, with the second element taken as a minced oath for ass.
Meanings
-
(Southern, US, euphemistic) buttocks, ass.
I'm just going to sit here on my blessed assurance until Jesus comes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blessed assurances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |