asshole
Definition
- Noun (vulgar slang):
- The anus: A coarse term for the opening at the end of the digestive tract.
- A contemptible person: An insulting term for a person who is stupid, irritating, ridiculous, or otherwise extremely unpleasant.
Usage Examples
- Referring to the body part:
- The doctor said the pain was localized near his asshole.
- Used as an insult:
- That guy cut me off in traffic and then yelled at me; what an asshole!
- Don't be such an asshole about the rules.
Advanced Usage Notes
- This term is considered highly offensive and vulgar. It is typically used in informal, coarse, or angry speech and is generally avoided in polite, formal, or professional contexts.
- Its impact as an insult is strong, conveying deep contempt, anger, or frustration toward someone's character or actions.
Variants and Related Words
- Ass (noun, vulgar): A less specific but still vulgar term that can refer to the buttocks or, by extension, a foolish person (e.g., ).
- Jerk (noun, informal): A much milder synonym for an irritating or foolish person.
- Idiot (noun): A standard insult for a stupid person, without the vulgar connotation.
Synonyms
- For a contemptible person: Jerk, bastard (vulgar), dick (vulgar), creep, schmuck (informal), moron, imbecile.
- For the anus: Anus, rectum (clinical), butt hole (vulgar), arsehole (UK spelling variant).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Pain in the ass/asshole (vulgar idiom): Refers to a person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome.
- Filling out all this paperwork is a real pain in the ass.
- Kiss my ass (vulgar idiom): A rude expression of defiance or dismissal.
- If he doesn't like my decision, he can kiss my ass.
Noun
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vulgar slang for anus
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insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous