Masshole

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English

Etymology

Blend of Massachusetts +‎ asshole

Pronunciation

Noun

Masshole (plural Massholes)

  1. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang) A contemptible or obnoxious person from Massachusetts.
    • 2011, K.W. Moak, Discontinuum, →ISBN:
      God-damned Masshole trespasser who maybe ought to have his arrogant ass kicked for the hell of it.
    1. (derogatory, slang) Especially, an obnoxious or irresponsible automobile driver from Massachusetts.
      This damn Masshole cut in front of my car!
      • 2002, John Sheirer, Free Chairs, →ISBN, page 132:
        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.
    2. (Massachusetts, slang, usually self-referential) Any resident of Massachusetts.[1][2]
      • OK massholes it is pouring rain, possibly all day. It is going to be more of a pain to get out and vote.

References

  1. ^ Jessica Grose (2010 January 21) “How Can MTV Follow Up Jersey Shore?”, in Slate, The Slate Group, retrieved 2022-09-06: “A Masshole is a resident of Massachusetts ... who possesses a nearly carnal love for the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins...Massholes have reclaimed a term that was coined as a derisive epithet.”
  2. ^ Spencer Buell (2019 August 19) “Ken Jennings’ Gentle and Sweet Redefinition of “Masshole””, in Boston Magazine, Metro Corp., retrieved 2022-09-06: “...locals seem to have adopted “Masshole” as a descriptor.”

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