arse

Other spellings

• ass

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɑːs/
• (AU) (NZ) IPA ^(key): /ɐːs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɑrs/

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Noun

Singular arse

Plural arses

1. (slang) (vulgar) (UK) Buttocks; British version of ass.
2. (slang) (vulgar) (UK) (rare) An unpleasant person, usually male.

   You stupid arse!

Related words

• bum
• bottom