Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

butthole

/ˈbʌtˌhoʊl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.94 in modern English

Syllables
but-t-hole
IPA
/ˈbʌtˌhoʊl/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The anus.

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang

noun

An objectionable person; a bastard; a jerk.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory

noun

An unpleasant or undesirable place.

Colloquial; Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

From butt + hole.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbʌtˌhoʊl/

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Questions

How do you pronounce butthole?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbʌtˌhoʊl/.
What does butthole mean?
The anus.
Where does butthole come from?
From butt + hole.

How to pronounce butthole

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