"maskhole" meaning in All languages combined

See maskhole on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: maskholes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of mask + asshole Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mask|asshole}} Blend of mask + asshole Head templates: {{en-noun}} maskhole (plural maskholes)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A person who refuses to wear a facemask during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tags: derogatory, slang Categories (topical): Coronavirus
    Sense id: en-maskhole-en-noun-eDSD8V3Y Disambiguation of Coronavirus: 70 30
  2. (slang, derogatory) A person who harasses others for not wearing a face mask. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-maskhole-en-noun-fDji7aUa Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English blends: 44 56 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 64 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 20 80 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 26 74

Inflected forms

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