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Definition of scrote

scrote

/skroʊt/
scrote
Plural:scrotes
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• noun

1

British A contemptible, obnoxious, or worthless person, especially a petty criminal or hooligan (vulgar slang).

Example

"The police officer recognized the young scrote from a string of local vandalism reports."

2

The scrotum (vulgar slang).

Example

"He winced in pain after taking an accidental blow to the scrote during the rugby match."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British, Irish, and Australian slang as a strongly derogatory insult for a petty criminal or obnoxious person, and considered vulgar in polite contexts.

• Rhymes for scrote

• Nearby Words

scrolling
scrooge
scrotal
scrote
scrotum
scrounge
scrounger

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid-20th-century slang, formed by clipping the anatomical noun 'scrotum' (from Latin 'scrotum', meaning pouch).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrote. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrote
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