a-hole

UK/ˈeɪ.həʊl/US/ˈeɪ.hoʊl/

noun

Minced oath of asshole /arsehole.

Meanings

nouna-hole (plural a-holes)

plural a-holes · alternative ahole · alternative A-hole

  1. derogatoryoffensivevulgarMinced oath of asshole /arsehole.

    “Once again, Karen Alpert has done it. This book is equal parts hilarious, heartwarming, and helpful! Karen's parenting style and advice are relatable for anyone trying their best not to raise little a-holes into bigger a-holes.”

    2021, Karen Alpert, Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A-Holes: Unfiltered Advice on How to Raise Awesome Kids, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 262

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

a-hole. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a-hole

MLA

“a-hole.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a-hole. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “a-hole,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a-hole.

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