masshole

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

God-damned Masshole trespasser who maybe ought to have his arrogant ass kicked for the hell of it.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts. — Especially, an obnoxious or irresponsible automobile driver from Massachusetts.

Register: derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts. — Any resident of Massachusetts.

Register: derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “masshole” mean?

A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.

Is “masshole” formal or informal?

masshole is generally derogatory, slang.