Asshole
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| Etymology | Compound of ass or arse and hole |
|---|---|
| Definition | |
| In a literal sense | Anus |
| Figuratively | A stupid, incompetent, unpleasant, or detestable person |
The word asshole (in North American English) or arsehole (in all other major varieties of the English language) is a vulgarism used to describe the anus, and often used pejoratively (as a type of synecdoche) to refer to people.