Here in Massachusetts, some of us are celebrating the fact that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has seen fit to make “Masshole” an official word:
Masshole Syllabification: Mass·hole
Pronunciation: /ˈmasˌhōl/
Now, I have a problem with this notion that this is a “contemptuous term.” Perhaps outside of the Commonwealth, it’s used contemptuously. Around here? It’s a badge’a fahkin’ HONAH, kehd.
Further, I feel like it’s much better explained with visuals. I’ve started a few:
They really should’ve asked me first, that OED.
Lisa McColgan 