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assholes

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈæshoʊɫz// ass·holes

n. very rude, mean, or selfish people who do not care about others. It is a strong, vulgar word used to express anger or dislike.

n. contemptible, rude, or highly unpleasant people. Vulgar in register; functions as a derogatory term for individuals perceived as arrogant or socially inconsiderate.


SIMPLE

I hate working with those assholes.

CONTEXTUAL

He complained that the drivers on the highway were all assholes who refused to use their signals.

COMPLEX

The protagonist spends the first half of the novel surrounded by corporate assholes, eventually realizing that his own ambition has made him just as cynical as them.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'asshole'. Highly informal and vulgar; unsuitable for professional or academic contexts.

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