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asshat

asshat

9.9
A rude word shouted to show anger or call someone a bad name
  • interjection
  • /ˈæsˌhæt/
  • Offensive
translation icon : idiota
  • When the driver cut me off in traffic, I yelled asshat out the window.

Examples

  • He forgot our meeting again, and I muttered asshat under my breath.

  • After his rude comment, someone in the group called him an asshat.

  • What an asshat you are!

  • Stop acting like an asshat!

  • You really are an asshat for not listening to the instructions.

  • When he interrupted me again, I couldn't help but think, what an asshat!

  • Don't be such an asshat; just admit you were wrong this time.

Synonyms

damn fool
vsasshat
  • Offensive
10 9.2

An angry phrase used to call someone stupid

targets foolish or annoying behavior rather than mere carelessness
stupidhead
vsasshat
  • Offensive
1 9.9

An angry or playful word said to call someone silly

is used angrily to attack annoying or foolish conduct instead of play

Antonyms

compliment
342 1.6

A polite remark that praises someone or something

praise
161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

Idioms

to act like an asshat
  • Offensive
9.9

Behave in a rude and stupid way

Surface Forms

asshat main

Morphology

asshat = ass + hat (semi-transparent) = ass + hat

The formation is the same compound as the noun sense; as an exclamation it is an idiomatic use of that compound.

Etymology

Asshat is also used as a quick spoken insult and comes from the same mix of ass and hat, with ass meaning 'donkey' or 'fool', so shouting it paints a picture of someone being very stupid. As an exclamation, yelling asshat shows anger or strong disapproval of a person's silly or rude action.