"Masshole" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmæs.hoʊl/ [General-American] Forms: Massholes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Massachusetts + asshole Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Massachusetts|asshole}} Blend of Massachusetts + asshole Head templates: {{en-noun}} Masshole (plural Massholes)
  1. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang) A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts. Tags: Canada, US, derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-Masshole-en-noun-dSsOEv1s Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English blends: 80 10 11 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 19 43
  2. (derogatory, slang) Especially, an obnoxious or irresponsible automobile driver from Massachusetts. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-Masshole-en-noun-7xhPl03G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 19 43
  3. (Massachusetts, slang, usually self-referential) A resident of Massachusetts. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-Masshole-en-noun-wFyAzR8T Categories (other): Undetermined quotations with omitted translation, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 19 43

Inflected forms

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