asswipe

/ˈæswaɪp/

//ˈæswaɪp// noun

"asswipe" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“asswipe” is an uncommon English word, ranked #81,127 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#81,127
frequency rank, English
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - An annoying, contemptible, or worthless person.

Key facts for asswipe
PropertyValue
Headwordasswipe
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈæswaɪp/
Letters7
Frequency rank#81,127
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “asswipe” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). asswipe lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for asswipe is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈæswaɪp/. Corpus data places it at rank #81,127 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

asswipe has no tracked misspelling variants, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: Bahuvrihi compound of ass + wipe. First use appears c. 1947 in the writings of Mari Sandoz. The correct English form is asswipe, spelled A-S-S-W-I-P-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    An annoying, contemptible, or worthless person.
  2. 2
    Toilet paper.

Etymology

Bahuvrihi compound of ass + wipe. First use appears c. 1947 in the writings of Mari Sandoz.

Synonyms

wipebreechtorchecularsewipebumfoddertail-napkinwipe-breech

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "asswipe"?
"asswipe" is spelled A-S-S-W-I-P-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈæswaɪp/.
What does "asswipe" mean?
As a noun, "asswipe" means: An annoying, contemptible, or worthless person.
How do you pronounce "asswipe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "asswipe" is /ˈæswaɪp/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "asswipe"?
Bahuvrihi compound of ass + wipe. First use appears c. 1947 in the writings of Mari Sandoz. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “asswipe”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is A-S-S-W-I-P-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈæswaɪp/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list