Meaning & use
asshole
A vulgar, offensive term for a contemptible or thoroughly unpleasant person.
See it in a sentence
He acted like an asshole when he mocked the waiter in front of everyone.
Nobody wanted to work with him after he proved himself to be an asshole about the schedule change.
A note on using this word
This word is considered vulgar and offensive in most settings; 'jerk' or 'creep' are far more acceptable alternatives in formal or polite speech.
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