Arse

/ɑːs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The buttocks; the rear end.

He fell on his arse while trying to skate.

Used as a vulgar term for a person, often implying foolishness or annoyance.

Don't be such an arse; just listen to the instructions.

A contemptible or annoying person.

That bloke is a real arse; no one can stand him.

Old English 'ears', of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'aars' and German 'Arsch'.

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

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

an idiot

He's being a real arse today.

an annoying or contemptible person

I can't stand that arse at work.