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    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.

    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

    an idiot
    He's being a real arse today.
    an annoying or contemptible person
    I can't stand that arse at work.