General
ugly as homemade sin
What does ugly as homemade sin mean?
A colorful way to call someone or something very unattractive.
"That old hound is ugly as homemade sin, but he's a good dog."
Origin
Southern hyperbolic simile; "homemade" intensifies the plainness of "sin."
Frequently asked questions
What does "ugly as homemade sin" mean?
It's a colorful Southern way of saying someone or something is extremely unattractive.
Is it an insult?
It can be, though it's often used lightly or affectionately about people, animals, or objects.
Why "homemade"?
"Homemade" intensifies the plainness—the idea is something crudely and thoroughly ugly.
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