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Meaning of arse in English:
arse
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noun
vulgar slang British1A person's buttocks or anus.
backside, bottom, behind, seat, rump, rear, rear end, cheeks, hindquarters, haunches2A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
idiot, halfwit, nincompoop, blockhead, buffoon, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clodscoundrel, villain, rogue, rascal, brute, animal, weasel, snake, monster, ogre, wretch, devil, good-for-nothing, reprobate, wrongdoer, evil-doer
verb
vulgar slang Britishbe arsedusually with negative Have enough interest or enthusiasm to do something.
- ‘I need to cut the grass, but I can't be arsed to do it just yet’
- ‘if I can be arsed later I may do a few net searches’
Phrases
- arse over tit
So as to fall over in a sudden or dramatic way.
Used to express contempt for someone or something.
Used to convey that one does not believe something that has just been said.
Contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical.
- ‘he felt disoriented: everything seemed to be arse about face’
Stop being lazy.
Be totally ignorant or incompetent.
Start to do something with energy, determination, or speed.
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
Phrasal Verbs
- arse around
Behave in a stupid way; waste time.
arse something up, arse up somethingMake a botched attempt at something.
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
Origin
Old English ærs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aars and German Arsch. See also ass.
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