Asshole Meaning in English
word
/ˈæshoʊɫ/
AS-hohl
/ˈɑːshəʊl/
AHS-hohl
Definition
A highly offensive slang word for a very rude, selfish, or unpleasant person. Used only in informal, often angry or insulting situations.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely vulgar and offensive. Do NOT use in polite company or at work. Mainly used in US English to insult someone directly ('You're an asshole'), or to describe rude behavior. Synonyms: 'jerk' (less strong); very strong compared to 'idiot'. Avoid in formal writing and with strangers.
Spanish: imbécil - gilipollas (vulgar) - cabrón (muy vulgar)Portuguese (BR): idiota - babaca (muito vulgar) - otário (vulgar)Portuguese (PT): idiota - estúpido (vulgar) - cabrão (muito vulgar)Chinese (Simplified): 混蛋 - 傻逼 (非常粗俗)Chinese (Traditional): 混蛋 - 傻逼 (非常粗俗)Hindi: साला (बहुत अश्लील) - कमीना (बेहद अभद्र)Arabic: أحمق (فظ جدًا) - إبن كلب (سوقي للغاية)Bengali: হারামজাদা - কুলাঙ্গার (গালাগাল)Russian: мудак - придурок (грубо)Japanese: クソ野郎 - クズVietnamese: đồ khốn nạn - thằng đểuKorean: 개새끼 - 개자식 (욕설)Turkish: orospu çocuğu - göt herif (argo, hakaret)Urdu: حرامزادہ - کمینہ (گالی)Indonesian: bajingan - brengsek
Example Sentences
Don't be such an asshole.
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He can be an asshole sometimes.
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You're acting like an asshole.
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My boss is a total asshole, but I need the job.
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People who cut in line are just assholes.
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Honestly, he's not mean, he's just a bit of an asshole sometimes.
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