While not a homonym, it&#x27;s still an effective word because of it&#x27;s less than tasteful association. I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s used often, but when it is, everyone knows what is meant.<p>Perhaps the distastefulness of the word might even encourage us to improve upon the character traits of &quot;anal&quot;, so that we may avoid hearing the word.<p>It&#x27;s an ugly word. But that&#x27;s the point. The behaviour it refers to is ugly.