noun
arsehole
AHS-hohl
Arsehole (noun) means the anus (a coarse term).
noun
1
The anus (a coarse term).
"The medical term is rectum, but the slang term is arsehole."
2
A thoroughly unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
"He was a complete arsehole to the waiting staff."
How to use arsehole
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude British insult for a nasty person, or a vulgar word for the anus.
When to use it
Vulgar British slang; the US equivalent insult is "asshole."
UK vs US
UK "arsehole" vs US "asshole" — same word, different spelling of "arse/ass."
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Word forms
- Plural
- arseholes
Etymology
From Old English ears-þyrel, literally "arse-hole" — a direct compound of arse and hole.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for arsehole
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What is the meaning of arsehole?
"arsehole" (noun) means the anus (a coarse term).
What is another word for arsehole?
Other words for "arsehole" include bunghole, asshole, arse.
What are the different meanings of arsehole?
"arsehole" has 2 main meanings: 1. The anus (a coarse term); 2. A thoroughly unpleasant or inconsiderate person.
How do you use arsehole in a sentence?
Example: "The medical term is rectum, but the slang term is arsehole."
