son of a bitch

Curse at someone

Son of a bitch is a common insult and exclamation.

As an insult, it means a contemptible man: That son of a bitch cheated me.

As an exclamation, it expresses frustration, surprise, or pain: Son of a bitch, that hurts!

The phrase can also convey grudging admiration: You clever son of a bitch.

Often abbreviated as SOB.

insult

bastard

Child of unmarried parents

dirtbag · scumbag · creep · jerk · villain · rogue · cad · wretch · degenerate · reprobate

anger

bastard

Child of unmarried parents

furious · rage · livid · seething · fuming · outrage · wrath · curse · expletive · hostile

endearment

rascal

Lovable troublemaker

  • devilEvil supernatural entity
  • scoundrelDishonest, unscrupulous person
  • rogueDishonest or uncontrolled agent

character · card · scamp · rapscallion · lovable · affectionate · teasing · playful · buddy · pal

exclamation

damn

Mild expletive

  • hellUnderworld of suffering
  • shitVulgar term for feces
  • crapWorthless material or nonsense

holy shit · goddamn · dammit · whoa · jeez · Christ · Jesus · wow · unbelievable · incredible

frustration

exasperated

Intensely irritated, patience gone

aggravated · dismayed · sigh · groan · vexed · impatient · thwarted · stymied · defeated · stuck

admiration

impressive

Evoking admiration or awe

crafty · cunning · formidable · tough · resilient · tenacious · gutsy · ballsy · badass · remarkable

Opposites
moral character

son of a bitchsaint

Canonized holy person

angel · mensch · sweetheart · good egg · man of honor

social evaluation

son of a bitchgem

Polished precious stone

treasure · dear · darling · peach · doll

interpersonal treatment

son of a bitchgentle soul

Naturally kind person

softie · lamb · teddy bear · nice guy · true friend

Family

sons, bitchier, bitchiest, grandson, stepson, bitch, godson, bitches, sonship

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13