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backasswards adverb [ bakˈaswədz ]

• in a manner contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical.
• "we've been doing it backasswards all these years"

backasswards adjective

• contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical.
• "getting mad at the lender for asking you to repay the loan is backasswards"
Origin: 1950s: humorous alteration of ass-backwards.


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