How do you use "Arsehole" in a sentence?

He's such an arsehole. Don't be an arsehole about it. The arsehole cut me off in traffic.

Arsehole

Q: What does "Arsehole" mean?

The anus; a contemptible or stupid person. 'Arsehole' (British/Australian) or 'asshole' (American) describes an unpleasant, selfish, or contemptible person. Stronger than 'arse' alone. The anatomical meaning is secondary in common usage. A strong insult implying someone is fundamentally unpleasant.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Very Casual

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Meaning: The anus; a contemptible or stupid person.

肛门；可鄙或愚蠢的人。

El ano; una persona despreciable o estúpida.

肛門。軽蔑すべき人、嫌なやつ。

항문. 비열하거나 어리석은 사람.

'Arsehole' (British/Australian) or 'asshole' (American) describes an unpleasant, selfish, or contemptible person. Stronger than 'arse' alone. The anatomical meaning is secondary in common usage. A strong insult implying someone is fundamentally unpleasant.

'arsehole'（英国/澳大利亚）或'asshole'（美国）形容令人不快的、自私的或可鄙的人。比单独的'arse'更重。在日常使用中解剖学含义是次要的。这是一个暗示某人本质上令人不快的强烈侮辱。

'Arsehole' (británico/australiano) o 'asshole' (americano) describe a una persona desagradable, egoísta o despreciable. Más fuerte que 'arse' solo. El significado anatómico es secundario en el uso común. Un insulto fuerte que implica que alguien es fundamentalmente desagradable.

「arsehole」（イギリス／オーストラリア）または「asshole」（アメリカ）は、不愉快で自分勝手な、軽蔑すべき人を表します。「arse」だけよりも強いです。日常的な使用では解剖学的な意味は二次的です。根本的に不愉快な人であることを暗示する強い侮辱です。

'Arsehole'(영국/호주)이나 'asshole'(미국)은 불쾌하고 이기적이며 경멸할 만한 사람을 묘사합니다. 'Arse'만 쓰는 것보다 더 강합니다. 해부학적 의미보다 일상에서 사람을 욕하는 용도로 더 많이 쓰입니다. 근본적으로 불쾌한 사람이라는 뜻의 강한 욕입니다.

Examples

He's such an arsehole.
他真是个混蛋。
Es un gilipollas.
あいつは本当に嫌なやつだ。
그 놈은 정말 나쁜 놈이야.
Don't be an arsehole about it.
别在这件事上当混蛋。
No seas gilipollas con eso.
そのことについてそんな嫌なやつになるな。
그 일에 대해 그렇게 나쁘게 굴지 마.
The arsehole cut me off in traffic.
那个混蛋在路上别了我的车。
El gilipollas me cortó el paso en la carretera.
あの嫌なやつが車を割り込んできた。
그 나쁜 놈이 차로 끼어들었다.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑːshəʊl/

Usage Guide

Context: insult, anger, frustration

Tone: insulting, angry, contemptuous

✓ Do Say

Strong insult—use carefully
强烈侮辱——谨慎使用
insulto fuerte — usar con cuidado
強い侮辱——慎重に使うこと
강한 욕설—조심해서 사용할 것

✗ Don't Say

In professional settings
工作场合
En contextos profesionales
仕事の場で
직장 환경에서
To strangers
对陌生人
A desconocidos
見知らぬ人に対して
모르는 사람에게

Common Mistakes

British: arsehole. American: asshole

Origin & History

Compound of arse + hole. The metaphorical use calling someone an arsehole emerged in the 20th century, comparing them to the least pleasant part of the body. The American 'asshole' follows the same pattern.

Etymology: Arse + hole, anatomical insult

First recorded: 20th century as insult

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common insult in media

Regional notes: British/Australian spelling. Americans say 'asshole.'

Variations

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