Arse
noun
The bottom, rear end, or buttocks.
He slipped and fell on his arse.
Often appears as...
- sit on one's arse
- fall on one's arse
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Used to refer to a person in a contemptuous or dismissive way.
'He's a complete arse.'
Often appears as...
- pain in the arse
- silly arse
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To behave in a stupid way; to waste time.
Stop arsing about and help me with this.
Often appears as...
- arse about
- arse around
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The bottom, rear end, or buttocks.
He slipped and fell on his arse.
Often appears as...
- sit on one's arse
- fall on one's arse
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Used to refer to a person in a contemptuous or dismissive way.
'He's a complete arse.'
Often appears as...
- pain in the arse
- silly arse
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To behave in a stupid way; to waste time.
Stop arsing about and help me with this.
Often appears as...
- arse about
- arse around
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Arse is very informal and often considered rude; use in casual settings only.
Oops, I've just texted my boss 'Arse over tit', that was inappropriate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Formality
Avoid 'arse' in formal writing or speaking, instead use 'buttocks' or 'rear end'.
In the medical report, he wrote 'buttocks' instead of 'arse'.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Insult
Used jokingly among friends, but can offend if the relationship isn't close.
My mates laughed when I said, 'I fell on my arse'.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Arse is very informal and often considered rude; use in casual settings only.
Oops, I've just texted my boss 'Arse over tit', that was inappropriate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Formality
Avoid 'arse' in formal writing or speaking, instead use 'buttocks' or 'rear end'.
In the medical report, he wrote 'buttocks' instead of 'arse'.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Insult
Used jokingly among friends, but can offend if the relationship isn't close.
My mates laughed when I said, 'I fell on my arse'.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Slang
Arse is very informal and often considered rude; use in casual settings only.
Oops, I've just texted my boss 'Arse over tit', that was inappropriate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Formality
Avoid 'arse' in formal writing or speaking, instead use 'buttocks' or 'rear end'.
In the medical report, he wrote 'buttocks' instead of 'arse'.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Insult
Used jokingly among friends, but can offend if the relationship isn't close.
My mates laughed when I said, 'I fell on my arse'.
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Video examples
Bono: Action for Africa
It is a pain in the arse. This equality business is actually a pain in the arse. But for the first time in history, we have the technology; we have the know-how; we have the cash; we have the life-saving drugs.
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Introducing a New Baby...
your intellect of course you've asked how fast they can run well it's difficult to record her arse runs the figure I've just these six kilometers an hour
Video examples
Bono: Action for Africa
It is a pain in the arse. This equality business is actually a pain in the arse. But for the first time in history, we have the technology; we have the know-how; we have the cash; we have the life-saving drugs.
Video examples
Introducing a New Baby...
your intellect of course you've asked how fast they can run well it's difficult to record her arse runs the figure I've just these six kilometers an hour
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Quote examples
Arabella Weir
British Comedian
If, however, you have richer pursuits in mind and know that no woman should be judged by how she looks - that everything she brings to the party is more important than the size of her arse - then refuse to be sucked into the never ending whirligig of self-doubting, self-hating madness that is stop-start dieting and crazy new exercise regimes.
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Steve Marriott
English Musician
People who got on their feet and freaked about were called idiot dancers. and nobody wants to be called an idiot dancer. But the whole idea of rock and roll is to get people off their arses - that's what it's about.
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Liam Gallagher
British Musician
I need them, need them to give me a kick up the arse. Otherwise I'd just be sat-in getting fat, counting me money. It's good people living on your doorstep and looking through your bins. Gives you energy.
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Jamie Oliver
British Chef
Young people can be disruptive and screw up classes. But even if they are being a pain in the arse it's a cry for help - they don't feel like they are being listened to.
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Harold Pinter
English Dramatist
I could be a bit of a pain in the arse. Since I've come out of my cancer, I must say I intend to be even more of a pain in the arse.
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Wendell Mayes
Some smart man once said that on the most exalted throne in the world, we are seated on nothing but our own arse.
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Ryan Kwanten
Australian Actor
Whether I fall on my feet or fall on my arse, I dunno. You've got to take those risks.
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Rowan Atkinson
English Comedian
You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest.
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e. e. cummings
American Poet
A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man.
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Francis Picabia
French Artist
My arse contemplates those who talk behind my back.
Quote examples
Arabella Weir
British Comedian
If, however, you have richer pursuits in mind and know that no woman should be judged by how she looks - that everything she brings to the party is more important than the size of her arse - then refuse to be sucked into the never ending whirligig of self-doubting, self-hating madness that is stop-start dieting and crazy new exercise regimes.
Quote examples
Steve Marriott
English Musician
People who got on their feet and freaked about were called idiot dancers. and nobody wants to be called an idiot dancer. But the whole idea of rock and roll is to get people off their arses - that's what it's about.
Quote examples
Liam Gallagher
British Musician
I need them, need them to give me a kick up the arse. Otherwise I'd just be sat-in getting fat, counting me money. It's good people living on your doorstep and looking through your bins. Gives you energy.
Quote examples
Jamie Oliver
British Chef
Young people can be disruptive and screw up classes. But even if they are being a pain in the arse it's a cry for help - they don't feel like they are being listened to.
Quote examples
Harold Pinter
English Dramatist
I could be a bit of a pain in the arse. Since I've come out of my cancer, I must say I intend to be even more of a pain in the arse.
Quote examples
Wendell Mayes
Some smart man once said that on the most exalted throne in the world, we are seated on nothing but our own arse.
Quote examples
Ryan Kwanten
Australian Actor
Whether I fall on my feet or fall on my arse, I dunno. You've got to take those risks.
Quote examples
Rowan Atkinson
English Comedian
You're about as useful as a one-legged man at an arse kicking contest.
Quote examples
e. e. cummings
American Poet
A politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man.
Quote examples
Francis Picabia
French Artist
My arse contemplates those who talk behind my back.
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