Meaning & Definition of word "Arse"
Arse
/ɑːs/
noun:
- 1. The buttocks; the rear end.
- Example: He fell on his arse while trying to skate.
- 2. Used as a vulgar term for a person, often implying foolishness or annoyance.
- Example: Don't be such an arse; just listen to the instructions.
- 3. A contemptible or annoying person.
- Example: That bloke is a real arse; no one can stand him.
Etymology
●Old English 'ears', of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'aars' and German 'Arsch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kick someone's arse:
to defeat or reprimand someone
a pain in the arse:
someone or something that is annoying
get off your arse:
to stop being lazy and start doing something
Related Words
arsehole:
an impolite term for a person regarded as unpleasant or contemptible
arsenic:
a toxic element, plays on a similar phonetic structure
arse-up:
to make a mistake or mess something up
Slang Meanings of arse
Meaning: an idiot
● Example Sentence: He's being a real arse today.
Meaning: an annoying or contemptible person
● Example Sentence: I can't stand that arse at work.