noun
vulgar slang1A person's buttocks or anus.
backside, bottom, behind, seat, rump, rear, rear end, cheeks, hindquarters, haunches2A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
idiot, ass, 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 slang1arse about/aroundno object Behave in a stupid way; waste time.
2arse something upwith object Make a botched attempt at something.
3can't be arsedNot want to do something because one has no interest in or enthusiasm for it.
Phrases
- arse about face
Contrary to what is usual, expected, or logical.
‘he felt disoriented: everything seemed to be arse about face’So as to fall over in a sudden or dramatic way.
Start to do something with energy, determination, or speed.
Used to convey that one does not believe something that has just been said.
Be totally ignorant or incompetent.
Talk rubbish.
Stop being lazy.
Used to express contempt for someone or something.
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
British vulgar slang
Origin
Old English ærs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aars and German Arsch. See also ass.
Pronunciation
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