Buttocks; ass
Arse
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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