sumbitch
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9.9
- interjection
- /ˈsʌmˌbɪtʃ/
- Offensive
- When she won the contest, her friend shouted, 'sumbitch, you did it!'
Examples
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He looked at the broken engine and muttered, 'sumbitch, not again.'
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Well, sumbitch, I didn't expect to see you back so soon after the accident.
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Well, that was one hell of a play, you sumbitch!
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You really showed them, you sumbitch!
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Well, sumbitch, I didn't expect to see you back so soon after the accident.
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He looked at the broken engine and muttered, 'sumbitch, not again.'
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When she won the contest, her friend shouted, 'sumbitch, you did it!'
Synonyms
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6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
79
4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
60
9.3
A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something
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9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
22
9.9
A friendly shout used to get someone's attention or show surprise
18
9.8
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance
17
9.9
A quick sound you make to show you do not like or take someone seriously
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
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9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance
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9.5
A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked
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9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
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9.9
An old-fashioned shout showing surprise, anger, or strong feeling
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9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
4
9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
2
9.9
A short cry people make to show strong feelings like anger or pain
2
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or anger
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8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
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9.9
An old word that people say to show surprise or strong feeling
1
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
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9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
1
9.9
An old-fashioned word said to show surprise or strong feeling
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9.9
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
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9.9
A short old Irish phrase people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
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9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
A short shout showing surprise or disbelief
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Etymology
Sumbitch is a fast, spoken form of the English phrase son of a bitch, said quickly as a sharp shout. Because it comes from that loud, angry exclamation, sumbitch is used today as a short word to show surprise, anger, or strong feeling.