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askhole en · NOUN

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Etymology

Blend of ask + asshole.

Meanings

1. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang, vulgar) A person who asks for advice but refuses to follow it.
   • An askhole is someone who asks for advice but never applies these tips for the changes they seek. 2021, Derek DeCosta, The Moonlight King:
   • You might say, I'm going to be an askhole and tell you about my dilemma, and I say that I want your opinion, but don't expect me to actually go with your recommendation. Askhole conversations can be draining and unfulfilling […] 2023, Charlotte Fox Weber, Tell Me What You Want, page 272:
2. (Canada, US, derogatory, slang, vulgar) A person who asks excessive or offensive questions or favors.
   • Nanny made a rude noise, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and said, “The man's a complete askhole.” […] “It's what she calls people who ask—in her opinion—stupid and pointless questions,” I explained quickly. 2018, Peggy Jaeger, Dearly Beloved:
   • And who wants to be seen as an “askhole”— the type of person who requests huge favors from people who don't owe them anything? 2021, David Nurse, Breakthrough, page 104:

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