son-of-a-bitch

son-of-a-bitch is the alternative spelling of son of a bitch.

Meaning of son of a bitch

son of a bitch (plural sons of bitches or sons of a bitch)

(Canada, US, derogatory, offensive, slang, usually) An objectionable, despicable person.
- My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son of a bitch.
(Canada, US, derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar) Any objectionable thing.
- "This son of a bitch won't move!" Marty exclaimed as he grappled with the supermarket cart.
Synonyms:

cyka blyat, son of a bachelor, son of a duck, son of a fuck, son of a gun, son of a nutcracker, son of a sea-cook, son of a whore, SOB, SOAB
(endearing, humorous, slang, vulgar) An impressive, daring, or admirable man.
- I quickly checked around and I found Simon, he was hit but landed on a dead horse, the lucky son of a bitch could have been dead but the animal absorbed his fall and now he was on the ground trying to stay alive.2022, Angelo Indelicato, The Tales of a Templar Knight
(often preceded by "poor") A suffering person deemed deserving of compassion.
- That poor son of a bitch didn't even make it.

plural	sons-of-bitches

What is son-of-a-bitch the alternative spelling of?: Son-of-a-bitch is the alternative spelling of son of a bitch.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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