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Asse vs Passe - What's the difference?

asse | passe |

As nouns the difference between asse and passe

is that asse is obsolete spelling of ass while passé is an attack that passes the target without hitting.

As an adjective passé is

dated; out of style; old-fashioned.

asse

English

Etymology 1

Noun

(en noun)

    • Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A small fox-like animal (Vulpes chama ) of South Africa, valued for its fur.
    • (Webster 1913)

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    passe

    English

    Alternative forms

    * passe

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (colloquial) dated; out of style; old-fashioned
  • * We'll paint the town blue 'cause, baby, red is so passé. - The Pierces
  • * I never thought you'd be a junkie, because heroin is so passé. - The Dandy Warhols
  • Past one's prime; worn; faded.

    • Usage notes

    As in French, is sometimes used for the feminine: "a passée belle".

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (fencing) An attack that passes the target without hitting.

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