Masshole

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.
  2. (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.
  3. (Massachusetts, slang, usually self-referential) A 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 (January 21, 2010), “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 (August 19, 2019), “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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