Definition of "asshole" in English

noun

1. (vulgar) The anus.

   • That homemade hot sauce of yours got me twice, both coming and going. My asshole is still sore.

2. (vulgar, derogatory or offensive, synecdochically) A jerk; an inappropriately or objectionably mean, inconsiderate, contemptible, obnoxious, intrusive, stupid, or rude person.

   • My former landlord was a world-class asshole. Fortunately my current landlord is an actual human being.

3. (vulgar, by extension, often appositional) Anything (especially a place) that is unpleasant or undesirable.

   • Welcome to the Northeast, the asshole of America.

noun

1. (obsolete, Scotland and Northern England) A receptacle under a fire grate for collecting ashes.