Arse

Arse

ARSS /ɑːs/ /ɑːs/
Noun General

Buttocks; ass

Example Sentences

"Get your arse over here!"
"My arse hurts from sitting all day."

Etymology & History

From Old English 'ærs', this has been the standard British term for buttocks since before 1000 AD. The American 'ass' is a later euphemistic pronunciation.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Vulgar
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Formality
Informal

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