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Meaning of arse in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑrs/

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  1. Noun

    arse

    Etymology

    Old English ærs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch aars and German Arsch. See also ass

    Definitions

    1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

    Examples

    • « he deserves a good kick in the butt »
    • « are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing? »
  2. 2. excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal

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