ARSE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Arse

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English ærs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aars and German Arsch. See also ass

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɑːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person's buttocks or anus.

Short Definition:

person's buttocks or anus

Definition:

a stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.

Short Definition:

stupid person

Word: Arse

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɑːs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

have enough interest or enthusiasm to do something

Short Definition:

have interest or enthusiasm

Examples:
  • I need to cut the grass, but I can't be arsed to do it just yet
  • if I can be arsed later I may do a few net searches

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