son of a bitch

Definition

An objectionable, despicable person.

Etymology

Alteration of an earlier phrase represented by Middle English biche-sone (“son of a bitch”, literally “bitch's son”), calqued from Old Norse bikkju-sonr (“son of a bitch”).

Example Sentences

• "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son of a bitch."
• "Those sons of bitches don’t stand a chance."
• "There's that snarling cur, and son of a Bitch Boccaline."