arse
/ɑ:s/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The buttocks: The fleshy, rounded part of the human body that a person sits on.
- The anus: (Vulgar slang) The opening at the end of the digestive tract.
Usage
- Noun (Buttocks):
- He fell down and landed hard on his arse.
- I've been sitting on my arse all day and need to move.
- Noun (Anus):
- The vulgar term 'arse' is sometimes used to refer to the anus. (Note: This usage is considered very coarse.)
Advanced Usage
- "arse about face": Doing something in a completely backward, illogical, or disorganized way.
- You've installed the shelf arse about face; it's upside down.
- "arse over tit" (or "arse over elbow"): To fall over heavily or headlong.
- He slipped on the ice and went arse over tit.
- "to get off one's arse": To stop being lazy and start taking action.
- He needs to get off his arse and find a job.
- "pain in the arse": A very annoying person or thing.
- This software bug is a real pain in the arse.
Variants and Related Words
- Arsehole (noun, vulgar):
- The anus.
- (Extremely offensive) A contemptible or stupid person.
- Arsy (adjective, informal): Uncooperative, awkward, or difficult.
- He's in an arsy mood today.
Synonyms
- Buttocks: Backside, bottom, bum, rear, behind, derrière.
- Anus: (Vulgar) asshole, back passage.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Phrases
- "arse around" (also "arse about"): To waste time by behaving in a silly or foolish way.
- Stop arsing around and help me with this work.
- "can't be arsed": To not be willing to make the effort to do something.
- I can't be arsed to go to the store tonight.
Related Idioms
- "Cover your arse" (CYA): To take actions to protect oneself from future blame or criticism.
- He documented everything to cover his arse.
- "Kiss my arse!": A very rude expression of defiance or contempt, telling someone to go away.
- "Talk out of one's arse": To talk nonsense or about something one knows nothing about.
- Don't listen to him; he's talking out of his arse.
Noun
- vulgar slang for anus
- the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?