son of a bitch

Thân thiện

Definition

Noun: - An offensive term used to address or refer to a person, typically a man, who is considered contemptible, annoying, or foolish. It is a strong insult expressing anger, disgust, or extreme disapproval.

Usage

This word is a vulgar and highly offensive insult. It should be used with extreme caution, if at all, as it is considered profane and deeply disrespectful in most social and professional contexts.

Examples

• He yelled, "You son of a bitch!" after the car cut him off in traffic.
• In the heated argument, she called him a lying son of a bitch.
• The character in the movie muttered, "That son of a bitch stole my idea."

Advanced Usage

• As an intensifier or exclamation (often abbreviated as SOB): Sometimes used to express strong emotion like frustration or surprise, though it remains offensive.
  • This son of a bitch of a problem is impossible to solve.
  • Well, I'll be a son of a bitch—he actually did it.

Variants and Related Words

• SOB: A common written and spoken abbreviation for the term.
• Son of a gun: A historically milder, often humorous or less offensive euphemism with a similar meaning.

Synonyms

• Bastard: A vulgar insult with a similar meaning and level of offensiveness.
• Jerk: A much milder, colloquial term for an annoying or contemptible person.
• Scoundrel: An old-fashioned term for a dishonest or unscrupulous person, without the vulgarity.

Notes on Meaning

While the literal meaning refers to a person's parentage, in modern usage it is almost exclusively a general-purpose, strong insult and not a literal commentary on someone's mother. Its impact derives from its profanity and social taboo.

Học thuật

Noun

1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous