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.