A case of the black ass
Posted by Bob on December 27, 2005
In Reply to: A case of the black ass posted by R. Berg on December 27, 2005
: : What is the origin of the phrase "a case of the black ass". Does it mean that a person does not want to work? Is this a recially derogatory phrase?
: This phrase isn't common where I am (western U.S.); at least, I've never heard it. If the context where you found it suggested laziness, then yes, it might be racially derogatory.
I never heard it, either. Midwest U.S. (and a few other regions...)