Tin-arse Share definition Flag A compound word sometimes used in 1970's and 80's New Zealand teenage lexicon to describe something that is cool or otherwise very agreeable. I just saw that new movie "Star Wars". It was absolutely tin-arse. Tin-arse by Drnobody June 19, 2011 0 0 Get merch Get the Tin-arse mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch