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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".
Arsed by Bedford Falls September 11, 2009
I really can't be aresed to do anything at work today!
arsed by Steven Norgate January 31, 2003
The verb "arsed"
Synonym: bothered
"I couldn't be arsed."

"He wasn't arsed."

An example of how this is used in conversation:
"What do you want for tea?"
"I don't know, I'm not arsed."
arsed by Kelly December 22, 2004
Against the odds, he threw the basket ball from the other end of the court and arsed it in.
He wins a lot of the time, its all arse.
I scored a 1/6 on Worde, obviously it wasn't skill, but all arse.
Arsed by ynneBBenny April 8, 2022
1) That little town on the road to Heavington between Plowed and Blotto

2) Irretrievably drunk - past the point of it being fun but short of it being dangerous.
1) Check out Phil over there at the bar clinging to his stool like he's riding piggyback - methinks our boy be arsed!

2) OK, I'm arsed. If I get to the morning without hurling, I deserve a fecking medal.
arsed by The Evil Steve September 5, 2005
Those dudes are totally ARSED!
ARSED by ShelbyNicole09 November 13, 2007