Meaning of assholery | Babel Free

Definitions

Patterns of behavior consistent with those of an asshole.

countable, uncountable, vulgar

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Examples

“Near-synonyms: assclownery, asshattery, assholedom, assholism, douchebaggery, douchery”

“As the War's front moves away from them, and the Casino becomes more and more a rear area, as the water grows more polluted and the prices rise, so the personnel coming down on leave get noisier and more dedicated to pure assholery—none of Tantivy's style about them, his habit of soft-shoe dancing when drunk, his make-believe foppishness and shy, decent impulses to conspire, however marginally, whenever possible, against power and indifference.”

“Garp felt dishonest with Cushie for not mentioning what he took to, be the utter assholery of her father, Fat Stew.”

“It was a piece of utter assholery of course, like the stupid confidence of a man who believes it's safe to drive when totally shitfaced as long as he's wearing his St. Christopher's medallion.”

“And the incentives were perverse: In a culture war, assholery or hypocrisy against the other side can raise your status with allies.”

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