Meaning 1vulgar; strongly insulting · 82%
A vulgar insult for someone whose behavior is judged especially unpleasant or inconsiderate.
Natural examples
Er hat mich vor allen ein Arschloch genannt.
He called me an asshole in front of everyone.
Bitte benutze das Wort Arschloch nicht im Gespräch.
Please do not use the word asshole in conversation.
Sie entschuldigt sich, weil sie ihn ein Arschloch genannt hat.
She apologizes for calling him an asshole.
Usage note
This is strongly insulting and grammatically neuter: das Arschloch, plural Arschlöcher. Grammatical gender does not specify the insulted person’s gender.
Mini-lesson: Arschloch
A vulgar insult for someone whose behavior is judged especially unpleasant or inconsiderate. This is strongly insulting and grammatically neuter: das Arschloch, plural Arschlöcher. Grammatical gender does not specify the insulted person’s gender.
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