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Definition of asshat

asshat

adjective

  • pejorative metaphoric adjective; refers to those who have their heads up their asses - metaphorically speaking; as in short sighted, dimwitted or asinine or self-absorbed persons

    "That selfish asshat doesn't give a damn about anyone but himself."

    Last edited on Jun 17 2011. Submitted by Fireox from Gloucester, Gloucester Courthouse, VA, USA on Jun 17 2011.

noun

  • general derogatory term for a person; "idiot"; "moron"; "loser".
                                                                                                               

    Citation from "The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle", Bones (TV), Season 5 Episode 19 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Oct 21 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 07 2004.

  • a person who behaves in an offensive, pompous manner; "jerk".
                                                                                                                             

    Citation from "He's Dead, She's Dead", Castle (TV, 2010), Season 3 Episode 2 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.
                                         

                       

                                                                      

               

    Citation from "Pilot", Reaper (TV, 2007), Season 1 Episode 1 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Jun 24 2011. Submitted by Sam on Jun 25 2008.

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