arsehole
Definition
- Noun:
- Vulgar slang for the anus: The word "arsehole" is a coarse, informal term for the external opening at the end of the digestive tract.
- A contemptible or stupid person: By extension, it is used as a strong, offensive insult to describe someone who is considered obnoxious, foolish, or despicable.
Usage
- This word is considered highly vulgar and offensive. It is used primarily in informal, coarse speech. Its use can be seen as aggressive or deeply insulting, especially when applied to a person.
Examples
- Referring to the body part:
- He fell on the icy step and landed right on his arsehole.
- Used as an insult:
- That driver just cut me off—what a complete arsehole!
- Don't listen to him; he's just being an arsehole.
Advanced Usage
- "arsehole of the world": An extremely derogatory phrase used to describe a place considered the worst, most unpleasant, or most remote location imaginable.
- After getting lost for hours, he described the deserted town as the arsehole of the world.
Variants and Related Words
- Arse (noun, vulgar): British slang for buttocks. This is the root word in "arsehole."
- Asshole (noun): The most common American English spelling and equivalent of "arsehole."
- Arseholery (noun, informal): Behavior characteristic of an arsehole.
- I've had enough of his constant arseholery.
Synonyms
- For the anatomical meaning: Anus (clinical), butthole (slang, less severe).
- For the insulting meaning: Jerk, bastard, prick, dickhead (all vulgar slang).
Related Phrases
- Pain in the arse/ass: An annoying or troublesome thing or person. This is a very common, though still vulgar, idiom.
- Filling out all this paperwork is a real pain in the arse.
- Kiss my arse/ass: A rude expression of defiance or dismissal.
- If he doesn't like my decision, he can kiss my arse.
Noun
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vulgar slang for anus