"sumbitch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sumbitches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sumbitch (plural sumbitches)
  1. Pronunciation spelling of son of a bitch, representing Southern US English. Tags: alt-of, pronunciation-spelling Alternative form of: son of a bitch, representing Southern US English Synonyms: sumbich, sombitch
    Sense id: en-sumbitch-en-noun-u37IAl~- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pronunciation spellings, Southern US English

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