a persons buttocks or anus.
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by MyBigFatBoobs May 29, 2020
Arse
Arse refers to the buttocks or in the case of arsehole, the anus, in British English.
In most contexts it is the equivalent to Ass in American English, but is not a direct replacement.
Arse is a four letter anglo saxon word. It is earthy, profound and very functional both as a term for parts of the body and as a term of abuse.
In Countries that speak British English it is considered a little less profound and offensive that 'certain other' well-known four letter words, but still wouldn't be used in polite company.
In American English speaking countries ‘arse’ is sometimes used as a more polite or less offensive version of ass.
In British English ass has been used until recently only to refer to a wild donkey.
Because a wild donkey is stupid and stubborn, ass is used in British English speaking countries as a term of abuse too, but the meaning is subtly different to arse.
Hence ‘stubborn ass’, as in ‘stubborn as a mule’. Similarly: stupid ass and silly ass,
"Don't be such an ass"! Is different in meaning to "Don't be such an arse"! In British English.
The sentence "I hate that arse, he is such a stubborn ass" makes sense in British English. It makes no sense in American English.
Sometimes people who speak British English use the word 'ass' to refer to the buttocks, too. This is a recent development either because they think it is cool to use America slang (too much television, maybe) or they do not wish to swear, in which case 'ass' is considered a soft alternative, considered suitable by some for children or old ladies.
Arse is more versatile than ass, being the root for such words as 'arsey', 'arseing' and 'arsed'.
Arsey: To be rude or unco-operative.
Arseing: As in 'Arseing around', to fool around or be silly.
Arsed: To take the trouble to do something, as in "I can't be arsed to do that"
Arse refers to the buttocks or in the case of arsehole, the anus, in British English.
In most contexts it is the equivalent to Ass in American English, but is not a direct replacement.
Arse is a four letter anglo saxon word. It is earthy, profound and very functional both as a term for parts of the body and as a term of abuse.
In Countries that speak British English it is considered a little less profound and offensive that 'certain other' well-known four letter words, but still wouldn't be used in polite company.
In American English speaking countries ‘arse’ is sometimes used as a more polite or less offensive version of ass.
In British English ass has been used until recently only to refer to a wild donkey.
Because a wild donkey is stupid and stubborn, ass is used in British English speaking countries as a term of abuse too, but the meaning is subtly different to arse.
Hence ‘stubborn ass’, as in ‘stubborn as a mule’. Similarly: stupid ass and silly ass,
"Don't be such an ass"! Is different in meaning to "Don't be such an arse"! In British English.
The sentence "I hate that arse, he is such a stubborn ass" makes sense in British English. It makes no sense in American English.
Sometimes people who speak British English use the word 'ass' to refer to the buttocks, too. This is a recent development either because they think it is cool to use America slang (too much television, maybe) or they do not wish to swear, in which case 'ass' is considered a soft alternative, considered suitable by some for children or old ladies.
Arse is more versatile than ass, being the root for such words as 'arsey', 'arseing' and 'arsed'.
Arsey: To be rude or unco-operative.
Arseing: As in 'Arseing around', to fool around or be silly.
Arsed: To take the trouble to do something, as in "I can't be arsed to do that"
Examples:
"Get off your fat arse you lazy ass"
"Stop arseing around"
"If you weren't such a stubborn ass you would have got some cream for your sore arse"
"You just shot that ass in the arse!"
"I say arse because I speak British English, not because I'm frightened of swearing, you silly ass!"
"You lazy ass, you just can't be arsed, can you?", "Don't you get arsey with me!", "Well, stop arseing around, then!"
by SAHBfan on Dec 17, 2008
"Get off your fat arse you lazy ass"
"Stop arseing around"
"If you weren't such a stubborn ass you would have got some cream for your sore arse"
"You just shot that ass in the arse!"
"I say arse because I speak British English, not because I'm frightened of swearing, you silly ass!"
"You lazy ass, you just can't be arsed, can you?", "Don't you get arsey with me!", "Well, stop arseing around, then!"
by SAHBfan on Dec 17, 2008
by SAHBfan December 22, 2008
A verb meaning "to be bothered", and invariably used in the past tense and in conjunction with the words "couldn't be". It originated in the North of England.
"Did you mow the lawn yesterday?
"No - it was too nice a day. I couldn't be arsed."
This usage probably derives from the phrase "to move your arse", meaning to "stir yourself to get something done".
"No - it was too nice a day. I couldn't be arsed."
This usage probably derives from the phrase "to move your arse", meaning to "stir yourself to get something done".
by Bedford Falls September 11, 2009
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British (rather than exclusively Irish as previously asserted) pronunciation of 'ass'. To be used in the same context. Like the red squirrel by its grey cousin, this particular word is danger of being subsumed by the increasingly popular 'ass'. Can I urge you all to protect your arse if you want to keep it.
by dogshelf March 28, 2005
by SkankyWhoreBag August 26, 2008
British, Oz, Irish definition of the derriere, backside, bum, bottom, etc...
It is NOT a FANNY as you yanks call it, a fanny is a front bottom, vagina, beaver, hairy axe wound etc...
It is NOT a FANNY as you yanks call it, a fanny is a front bottom, vagina, beaver, hairy axe wound etc...
by Posh birds do it best February 7, 2005