pain-in-the-ass



pain-in-the-ass

(used before a noun) Very irritating, aggravating, or obnoxious. Primarily heard in US. I've still got a few pain-in-the-ass jobs to do around the farm before I can call it quits for the day. We're having Mary over for dinner tomorrow night. I just hope her pain-in-the-ass husband doesn't come along as well.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Danettedə-NETEnglish
ThÉOphilete-o-FEELFrench
Preston['prestən]
Nuray-Turkish
NewtNOOTEnglish
HeadleyHED-leeEnglish (Rare)