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assholery

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Patterns of behavior consistent with those of an asshole.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable, vulgar

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: assclownery, asshattery, assholedom, assholism, douchebaggery, douchery

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: assclownery, asshattery, assholedom, assholism, douchebaggery, douchery

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English asshole Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Old French -ier Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Old French -ie Old French -eriebor. Middle English -erie English -ery English assholery From asshole + -ery.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: hajzlovství — assholery
  • Dutch: klootzakkerij — assholery
  • French: connardise — assholery
  • German: Arschlocherei — assholery
  • Hungarian: seggfejség — assholery
  • Polish: dupkowatość — assholery
  • Portuguese: parvalheira — assholery
  • Russian: мудачество (mudačestvo) — assholery
  • Slovak: hajzlovstvo — assholery