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askhole

askhole noun: a person who asks for advice but refuses to follow it.

Noun

askhole (plural askholes)

  1. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang, vulgar) A person who asks for advice but refuses to follow it.
    • An askhole is someone who asks for advice but never applies these tips for the changes they seek.2021, Derek DeCosta, The Moonlight King
    • You might say, I'm going to be an askhole and tell you about my dilemma, and I say that I want your opinion, but don't expect me to actually go with your recommendation. Askhole conversations can be draining and unfulfilling […]2023, Charlotte Fox Weber, Tell Me What You Want, page 272
  2. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang, vulgar) A person who asks excessive or offensive questions or favors.
    • Nanny made a rude noise, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and said, “The man's a complete askhole.” […] “It's what she calls people who ask—in her opinion—stupid and pointless questions,” I explained quickly.2018, Peggy Jaeger, Dearly Beloved
    • And who wants to be seen as an “askhole”— the type of person who requests huge favors from people who don't owe them anything?2021, David Nurse, Breakthrough, page 104

askhole meaning in Tamil

askhole in Tamil

வீண்வினவி

Forms of askhole

pluralaskholes

Origin of askhole

Blend of ask + asshole.

Questions about askhole

What does askhole mean?
Askhole means a person who asks for advice but refuses to follow it.
What is askhole in Tamil?
Askhole in Tamil is வீண்வினவி. See Askhole meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is askhole?
Askhole is a noun.
What is the plural of askhole?
The plural of askhole is askholes.

Words near askhole in the dictionary

  1. askewness
  2. Askews
  3. askey
  4. Askeys
  5. Askham
  6. askhole
  7. askholes
  8. askile
  9. Askin
  10. askin'
  11. asking

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