arse

noun

ˈas,
ˈärs How to pronounce arse (audio)

variant of ass

1
a
informal + impolite : buttocks
often used in emphatic reference to a specific person
Get your ass over here.
saved my ass
b
informal + impolite : anus
2
offensive : sexual intercourse

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“Arse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arse. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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