Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The anus.
- noun A contemptible or detestable person.
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- noun pejorative
asshole
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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“Hartshorn is an”—he lowered his voice—“what is colloquially known as an a-hole.
Wild Orchids Jude Deveraux 2003
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You don't have to be a scientist to know Glenn Beck is an a-hole.
James Cameron Calls Out Glenn Beck and Global Warming Deniers | /Film 2010
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If the obstructionist a-hole Repukes want to filibuster – MAKE THEM DO IT.
Think Progress » Ed Schultz Tells Robert Gibbs He’s ‘Full Of Sh*t’ And ‘You’re Losing Your Base’ 2010
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It is a-hole fools like you who think disgraceful history is something that is on par with a real, lasting legacies like MLK … who had to overcome what yahoos like you tried to deny the African Americans.
Think Progress » Virginia Gov. McDonnell proclaims April ‘Confederate History Month.’ 2010
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If you choose to be a total a-hole, people will just add it to the pile of their close-minded thinking.
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After Edwards told him not to talk to her like that, Franklin responded, "OK, then listen to me a-hole."
Fired Announcer Sues ESPN Michael Klopman 2011
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Soo it makes good business sense that this a-hole is kept around, so he can keep up his shenanigans.
Jeff Probst blogs 'Survivor: Samoa': episode #10 | EW.com 2009
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Now he's just a boorish, unfunny a-hole who totally spoils his kids to the point where they apparently can do no wrong.
Early Buzz: Peter’s Mixed Thoughts on The Karate Kid | /Film 2010
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After Edwards told him not to talk to her like that, Franklin responded, "OK, then listen to me a-hole."
Fired Announcer Sues ESPN Michael Klopman 2011
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Even if you strip away the hover chair, the 144-lobed brain, the powers, the freakish appearance, M.O.D.O.K. would still be a giant a-hole.
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