asshole
[ˈæsˌhoʊl]
An asshole is someone who behaves badly or offensively towards others.
The word "asshole" can be used as an insult, but it's not always meant to be taken literally. When people call someone an asshole, they usually mean that person has acted selfishly or thoughtlessly, hurt their feelings, or disregarded social norms. For example, if a driver cuts off another car on the road and doesn't even apologize, you might say they're an asshole because of how inconsiderate they were being. In informal conversations, people often use this word to describe situations where someone has been rude, unfair, or uncooperative.
How common is "asshole"?
Word asshole is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
The anus.
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Real examples of "asshole" in context
