shithead
What does “shithead” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone who's being unpleasant or foolish. Literally, it translates to 'head of excrement.'
Literally “head of excrement”
You'd use it directly at someone, similar to calling them a 'dickhead.' It carries a moderate level of rudeness.
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Related English words
shithole
3/5 · VulgarA very unpleasant place, often used to describe a rundown or undesirable location. Literally, it's a 'hole full of excrement.'
dickhead
3/5 · VulgarA dickhead is an insult for someone who's being foolish or obnoxious. Literally, it translates to 'penis head.'
prick
3/5 · VulgarIt's a derogatory term used to insult someone, typically implying they're unpleasant or annoying. Literally, it refers to a penis, but that's not the everyday usage here.
arsehole
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult for someone who's being particularly obnoxious or irritating. Literally, it translates to 'anus.'
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