arse

/ɑːrs/ /ɑːrz/

Definitions

1. noun

the buttocks, especially when used to refer to someone’s backside

“He got a nasty bruise on his arse after falling off the bike.”

2. noun

the back part of an animal, especially a horse, that carries its saddle

“The arse of the horse needed to be cleaned daily.”

3. interjection

an expression of disgust or annoyance

“Arse! I just spilled coffee all over my shirt.”

4. verb

to remove the back part of something, especially a tree or a branch

“The arborist had to arse the tree to access the damaged area.”

5. verb

to remove the back part of a horse’s saddle

“The cowboy had to arse the saddle to reposition it on the horse.”

Synonyms

  • backside
  • bum
  • buns

Antonyms

  • front
  • head