askhole

noun — 2 senses

askhole

noun

Etymology Blend of ask + asshole.

1

Canada, US, Derogatory, Slang, Vulgar A person who asks for advice but refuses to follow it.

  • An askhole is someone who asks for advice but never applies these tips for the changes they seek.2021, Derek DeCosta, The Moonlight King:
  • You might say, I'm going to be an askhole and tell you about my dilemma, and I say that I want your opinion, but don't expect me to actually go with your recommendation. Askhole conversations can be draining and unfulfilling […]2023, Charlotte Fox Weber, Tell Me What You Want, page 272:
2

Canada, US, Derogatory, Slang, Vulgar A person who asks excessive or offensive questions or favors.

  • Nanny made a rude noise, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and said, “The man's a complete askhole.” […] “It's what she calls people who ask—in her opinion—stupid and pointless questions,” I explained quickly.2018, Peggy Jaeger, Dearly Beloved:
  • And who wants to be seen as an “askhole”— the type of person who requests huge favors from people who don't owe them anything?2021, David Nurse, Breakthrough, page 104:

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