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a-hole

UK/ˈeɪ.həʊl//ˈeɪ.hoʊl/

a-hole noun: minced oath of asshole /arsehole.

Noun

a-hole (plural a-holes)

  1. (derogatory, offensive, vulgar) Minced 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

Forms of a-hole

plurala-holes
alternative formahole
alternative formA-hole

Questions about a-hole

What does a-hole mean?
A-hole means minced oath of asshole /arsehole.
What part of speech is a-hole?
A-hole is a noun.
How do you pronounce a-hole?
A-hole is pronounced /ˈeɪ.həʊl/ (UK).
What is the plural of a-hole?
The plural of a-hole is a-holes.

Words near a-hole in the dictionary

  1. A-grade
  2. a-h conduction time
  3. a-h conduction times
  4. a-ha
  5. a-hold
  6. a-hole
  7. a-holes
  8. A-horizon
  9. A-horizons
  10. a-horseback
  11. A-I

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