sumbitch
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A rude word for a person who is tough or clever and earns respect
- noun
- /ˈsʌmˌbɪtʃ/
- Offensive
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- That old sumbitch sure knows how to get things done, earning everyone's respect.
- that old sumbitch
Examples
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He made it all the way back here to warn us, that brave sumbitch.
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The "sumbitch," where did he go?
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And I'm not gonna let that sumbitch take it from me.
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That sumbitch really is black Superman.
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I want you to take my place on the board of directors and fight that sumbitch.
Fiction book (2001) -
BUFORD: Hello, you handsome sumbitch.
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Pancho thought, "The sumbitch should've been an actor."
Fiction book (2001) -
He may be tough, but deep down, that sumbitch is someone you can rely on.
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Despite his gruff exterior, the sumbitch has earned the admiration of his peers.
How Tough
Surface Forms
sumbitch singular
sumbitches plural
Etymology
Sumbitch also comes from the phrase son of a bitch, but people sometimes say it with a touch of respect for someone's toughness or skill. So sumbitch can mean a stubborn or clever person you may both dislike and admire.