son of a bitch
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: son-of-a-bitch · sonovabitch · sonuvabitch · sonuvvabitch
Sense 1
An objectionable, despicable person.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar
Examples
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
Any objectionable thing.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
An impressive, daring, or admirable man.
Register: humorous, slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “son of a bitch” mean?
An objectionable, despicable person.
Is “son of a bitch” formal or informal?
son of a bitch is generally derogatory, offensive, slang, vulgar.