son of a bitch
noun phrase
ˈsən-ə-və-ˌbich 
also
ˈsəm-ˌbich
as an interjection ˌsən-ə-və-ˈbich
plural sons of bitches
ˌsən-zə-ˈbi-chəz
1
sometimes vulgar
a
: an offensive or disagreeable person
—usually used of a man
He's a mean son of a bitch.
—used as a generalized term of abuse"… You son of a bitch, you sat down in my chair."—
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor2
sometimes vulgar
—used interjectionally to express surprise, disappointment, annoyance, or anger
3
sometimes vulgar
—used as a generalized term of reference
Why didn't he just climb the ladder all the way to the top, step off the son of a bitch, and be done with it?—Richard Russo
Richard RussoDictionary Entries Near son of a bitch
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“Son of a bitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/son%20of%20a%20bitch. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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