Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

masshole

/ˈmæs.hoʊl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.19 in modern English

Syllables: Mass-hole
IPA: /ˈmæs.hoʊl/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory; Slang

noun

A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory; Slang

noun

A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

"God-damned Masshole trespasser who maybe ought to have his arrogant ass kicked for the hell of it."
"This damn Masshole cut in front of my car!"
"You're a typical Massachusetts driver, known affectionately as a "Masshole." Bit of advice: Don't ever go to Ohio, or you will get arrested within five miles of the border."
"OK massholes it is pouring rain, possibly all day. It is going to be more of a pain to get out and vote."

Etymology

Blend of Massachusetts + asshole.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmæs.hoʊl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Massholes (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce masshole?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmæs.hoʊl/.
What does masshole mean?: A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.
Where does masshole come from?: Blend of Massachusetts + asshole.

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