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How to pronounce “arse

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Pronunciation guide for arse

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of arse with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Bono: Action for Africa 28 minutesIt is a pain in the arse.
Definition summary
(Commonwealth, now vulgar) The buttocks or more specifically, the anus.

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How to pronounce arse

Bono: Action for Africa 28 minutes

It is a pain in the arse.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “arse

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (Commonwealth, now vulgar) The buttocks or more specifically, the anus.
  • (chiefly UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, derogatory, slang) A stupid, pompous, arrogant, mean or despicable person.
  • (vulgar, slang, uncountable) Used in similes to express something bad or unpleasant.
  • (vulgar, slang, metonymic, countable) A person; the self; (reflexively) oneself or one's person, chiefly their body; (by extension) one's personal safety, or figuratively one's job, prospects, etc.
  • [Verb]
  • (Commonwealth, slang, intransitive) To be silly, act stupid or mess around.
  • [Interjection]
  • (Commonwealth) An expression of frustration.
  • [Adjective]
  • feminine plural of arso

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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