asshat
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Meaning · English
An obnoxiously ignorant person; a fool.
Register: derogatory, humorous, slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
the same connotations as "FUCKWITS." for less extreme cases i suggest ASSHATS
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “asshat” mean?
An obnoxiously ignorant person; a fool.
Is “asshat” formal or informal?
asshat is generally derogatory, humorous, slang, vulgar.