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Masshole

Syllables: Mass·holeUS/ˈmæs.hoʊl/

Masshole noun: a contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.

Noun

Masshole (plural Massholes)

  1. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang) A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.
    • God-damned Masshole trespasser who maybe ought to have his arrogant ass kicked for the hell of it.2011, K.W. Moak, Discontinuum, →ISBN
    1. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang) Especially, an obnoxious or irresponsible automobile driver from Massachusetts.
      • This damn Masshole cut in front of my car!
      • You're a typical Massachusetts driver, known affectionately as a "Masshole." Bit of advice: Don't ever go to Ohio, or you will get arrested within five miles of the border.2002, John Sheirer, Free Chairs, →ISBN, page 132
    2. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang, Massachusetts, usually self-referential) Any resident of Massachusetts.
      • OK massholes it is pouring rain, possibly all day. It is going to be more of a pain to get out and vote.

Forms of Masshole

pluralMassholes

Origin of Masshole

Blend of Massachusetts + asshole.

Questions about Masshole

What does Masshole mean?
Masshole means a contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.
What part of speech is Masshole?
Masshole is a noun.
How do you pronounce Masshole?
Masshole is pronounced /ˈmæs.hoʊl/ (US).
What is the plural of Masshole?
The plural of Masshole is Massholes.

Words near Masshole in the dictionary

  1. masseuse
  2. masseuses
  3. Massey
  4. Massey Drive
  5. massful
  6. Masshole
  7. Massholes
  8. Massi
  9. Massiah
  10. Massiahs
  11. massic

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