knob
What does “knob” mean in English?
This is slang for a penis and can also be used to insult someone as a fool. It's a versatile term that can imply both stupidity and a crude reference to male anatomy.
It's commonly used in the UK, often as a directed insult similar to calling someone a 'dickhead'. The tone can be playful or genuinely offensive, depending on the context.
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Related English words
knobhead
3/5 · VulgarIt's a coarse insult aimed at someone perceived as foolish or stupid. Think of it as calling someone a dickhead.
twat
4/5 · StrongIt's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or an obnoxious person. Literally, it refers to female genitalia, but that's rarely the focus in casual use.
bugger
3/5 · VulgarIt can be an insult, a term of endearment, or an expression of frustration. While it has a stronger sexual connotation in some contexts, it’s often used more casually in everyday speech.
bugger off
3/5 · VulgarIt's a rude way to tell someone to go away. Think of it as a more colorful version of 'get lost.'
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Swear Atlas is a source-attested, AI-curated reference — not a native-speaker-certified dictionary. Meanings and the 1–5 Burn Rating are approximate editorial assessments that vary with context, region, tone and speaker. Inclusion of a word does not constitute endorsement of its use.
“Sounds like” is an English-friendly approximation of how the word sounds, not an authoritative pronunciation. Where shown, the romanisation is a conventional Latin-script transliteration of the original spelling.
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