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".
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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.
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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 07, 2005