son of a bitch
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\ ˈsən-ə-və-ˌbich 
also ˈsəm-ˌbich ; as an interjection ˌsən-ə-və-ˈbich \
also ˈsəm-ˌbich ; as an interjection ˌsən-ə-və-ˈbich \ plural sons of bitches\ ˌsən-zə-ˈbi-chəz \
\Definition of son of a bitch
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
2 sometimes vulgar —used interjectionally to express surprise, disappointment, annoyance, or anger
3 sometimes vulgar —used as a generalized term of referenceWhy 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
Examples of son of a bitch in a Sentence
That son of a bitch insulted my family.
He's a mean son of a bitch.
The test turned out to be a real son of a bitch.
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son of a bitch
noun English Language Learners Definition of son of a bitch
chiefly US, informal + impolite
: a person (especially a man) who you strongly dislike or hate
—used to express surprise, disappointment, anger, etc.
: something that is very difficult or unpleasant
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The first known use of son of a bitch was in 1655
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