son of a bitch

noun
UK: /ˌsʌn əv ə ˈbɪtʃ/
US: /ˌsʌn əv ə ˈbɪtʃ/

  1. A very unpleasant or despicable person.

    1. He is a son of a bitch, I don't want to see him again. [ ] [ ]
    2. That son of a bitch stole my parking spot when I was clearly waiting. [ ] [ ]

  2. A difficult or frustrating thing.

    1. This exam is a real son of a bitch. [ ] [ ]
    2. Replacing this engine is a son of a bitch, taking much longer than expected. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

asshole scoundrel bastard jerk
son of a bitch interjection

  1. Used to express strong anger or annoyance.

    1. Son of a bitch, I missed the bus! [ ] [ ]
    2. Son of a bitch! I can't believe I locked my keys in the car again. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "son of a bitch" in English means: A very unpleasant or despicable person., A difficult or frustrating thing..

The phonetic transcription of "son of a bitch" is /ˌsʌn əv ə ˈbɪtʃ/ in British English and /ˌsʌn əv ə ˈbɪtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "son of a bitch": asshole, scoundrel, bastard, jerk.

Example usage of "son of a bitch": "He is a son of a bitch, I don't want to see him again.". More examples on the page.