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Meaning of "son of a bitch" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SON OF A BITCH

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SON OF A BITCH

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Son of a bitch is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SON OF A BITCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

son of a bitch

Bitch (insult)

Bitch, literally meaning a female dog, is a common slang term in the English language, especially used as a denigrating term applied to a person, commonly a woman. It often refers to someone who is belligerent, unreasonable, malicious, rudely intrusive, and/or aggressive. Its original use as a vulgarism, documented to the fourteenth century, suggested high sexual desire in a woman, comparable to a dog in heat. The range of meanings has expanded in modern usage. In a feminist context, it can indicate a strong or assertive woman, one who might make men feel threatened. When applied to a man, bitch is a derogatory term for a subordinate.

Definition of son of a bitch in the English dictionary

The definition of son of a bitch in the dictionary is a worthless or contemptible person: used as an insult. Other definition of son of a bitch is a humorous or affectionate term for a person, esp a man.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SON OF A BITCH

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son of a gun
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sonar
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sonata
sonata form
sonatina
sonce
sondage
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SON OF A BITCH

bitch
chain stitch
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light switch
mitch
on-off switch
outbitch
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witch

Synonyms and antonyms of son of a bitch in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «son of a bitch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SON OF A BITCH

Find out the translation of son of a bitch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of son of a bitch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «son of a bitch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

王八蛋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hijo de puta
570 millions of speakers

English

son of a bitch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक कुतिया का बेटा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ابن العاهرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сукин сын
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

filho da puta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একটি দুশ্চরিত্রা পুত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fils de pute
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anak anjing jalang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hurensohn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ろくでなし
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

개새끼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Putra sundal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con trai của một chó cái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு பிச்சின் மகன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एक कुत्री मुलगा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Orospu çocuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

figlio di una cagna
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sukinsyn
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сучий син
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fiu de catea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κάθαρμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

seun van ´n teef
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jävel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

drittsekk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of son of a bitch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SON OF A BITCH»

The term «son of a bitch» is very widely used and occupies the 8.866 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SON OF A BITCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about son of a bitch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SON OF A BITCH»

Discover the use of son of a bitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to son of a bitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Son of a Witch
In this captivating New York Times bestseller, beloved author Gregory Maguire returns to the land of Oz and introduces us to Liir, an adolescent boy last seen hiding in the shadows of the castle after Dorothy did in the Witch.
Gregory Maguire, 2009
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Son of a Preacher Man: My Search for Grace in the Shadows
It is the story of a prodigal son's return to the true meaning of God's love and acceptance. It is the story of a boy who was lost, but on the journey back from ruin finds a better way to understand and live life.
Jay Bakker, 2001
3
Son of a Gambling Man: My Journey from a Casino Family to ...
A warm family memoir, the story of a city heir, with just a little bit of The Godfather and Casino thrown in for spice, Son of a Gambling Man is a unique and thoroughly memorable story.
Bob Miller, 2013
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Son of a Grifter
But the most chilling story of all was never told—until now. Kent Walker, Sante's elder son, reveals how he survived forty years of "the Dragon Lady's" very special brand of motherly love and still managed to get away.
Kent Walker, Mark Schone, 2009
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MLA style manual and guide to scholarly publishing
Provides information on stylistic aspects of research papers, theses, and dissertations, including sections on writing fundamentals, MLA documentation style, and copyright law.
Joseph Gibaldi, 2008
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Son of a Gun
Eight-year-old Liberian Lucky, his ten-year-old sister Nopi, and their schoolmates are kidnapped and forced to become child soldiers, but even after they escape along with some other children and are reunited with their parents, their lives ...
‎2012
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Son of a Preacherman
A historical romance novel set in the 1920s in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Son of a Preacherman depicts the highly segregated life of African Americans in the Greenwood District, in Northern Tulsa and the tensions leading up to the Tulsa Race Riots.
Marlene Banks, 2012
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Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, ...
In Son of Hamas, Mosab reveals new information about the world’s most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, the dangerous decision to make his ...
Mosab Hassan Yousef, 2011
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Seventh Son: The Tales of Alvin Maker
A tribute to the art of storytelling, this is highly recommended.” —Library Journal “This beguiling book recalls Robert Penn Warren in its robust blend of folktale, history, parable, personal testimony, and pioneer narrative.” ...
Orson Scott Card, 2003
10
Son of a Wanted Man
Yet when the guns start echoing off the Vermilion Cliffs, the time for choosing is over—and the time for battle has begun. From the Paperback edition.
Louis L'Amour, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SON OF A BITCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term son of a bitch is used in the context of the following news items.
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'You smug son of a bitch': Liz Hayes takes aim at comedian Hamish …
"Hamish Blake, you smug son of a bitch," Hayes begins, as Blake smiles back wryly. "You've got me trapped." "That's what happens when you play with the big ... «9news.com.au, Jul 15»
2
That son of a bitch Cujo is back for a ridiculous reboot
In Stephen King's most terrifying novel Pet Sematary, Jud Crandall warns his new neighbor Louis Creed that “dead is better.” Of course, that cautionary line is ... «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
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Mariah Carey's New BF -- You Motorboatin' Son of a Bitch (PHOTOS)
0625-mariah-carey-james-packer-gallery-launch-akm- Mariah Carey's billionaire boyfriend went full throttle on his yacht -- getting a face full of her cleavage, ... «TMZ.com, Jun 15»
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Watch Neymar Call Opponent And Referee A 'Son Of A Bitch!'
Brazil's chances of winning the 2015 Copa America tournament took a significant blow last week when their star player and FC Barcelona Treble Champion, ... «Latin Times, Jun 15»
5
Bratton Called "Racist" & "Son Of A Bitch" At City Council Hearing
After being heckled and called "racist" and a "son of a bitch" by protesters in the City Council chambers this morning, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton signaled ... «Gothamist, May 15»
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CCTV host who cursed Mao removed from official website
A still from the viral video where Bi Fujian calls Mao Zedong a "son of a bitch. ... "son of a bitch" and performed a parody of a song from a "model opera" from the ... «WantChinaTimes, Apr 15»
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'This cocky son of a bitch grabbed my neck' – Jose Aldo left fuming …
“I'm gonna punch this son of a bitch in the face,” said Aldo. “This cocky son of a bitch grabbed my neck.” Culminating in Dublin tomorrow, the pair are currently on ... «The42, Mar 15»
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5 Reasons Sean Penn's Oscar Green Card Joke Is More of a …
Announcing that Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's Birdman would take home the prize, Penn quipped, "Who gave this son of a bitch his green card ... «Mic, Feb 15»
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Uncle Bob is new AU honcho: 'Mugabe may be a son of a bitch, but …
Uncle Bob is new AU honcho: 'Mugabe may be a son of a bitch, but he's Africa's son of a bitch'. 31 Jan 2015 16:00 Charles Onyango-Obbo. If you accept Africa, ... «Mail & Guardian Africa, Feb 15»
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Eric Garner's Dad Slams Grand Jury, 'Son of a Bitch' Who Choked …
The father of Eric Garner was very angry and emotional today about the officer who fatally choked his son not being indicted by a New York grand jury. «Mediaite, Dec 14»

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