son of a bitch

English

noun
Definitions
  • (pejorative) An objectionable, despicable person.
  • (pejorative) Any objectionable thing.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English biche-sone, bichesone (son of a slut, slut's son) derived from Old Norse bikkju-sonr, bikkjusonr (son of a slut).

Origin

Old Norse

bikkju-sonr, bikkjusonr

Gloss

son of a slut

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