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asshole

/ˈæsˌhoʊl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The anus.
  2. A jerk; an inappropriately or objectionably mean, inconsiderate, contemptible, obnoxious, intrusive, stupid, and/or rude person.
  3. An unpleasant or uninviting place.
  4. By extension, anything unpleasant or undesirable. Often used appositionally.
  5. A receptacle under a fire grate for collecting ashes.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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