arse
Translation
ass, butt, jerk
Examples
He slipped and fell on his arse.
He slipped and fell on his ass.
Stop being such an arse and help me.
Stop being such a jerk and help me.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s arse)) somebody's bottom He fell on his arse.
((to be an arse)) to be an idiot Stop being such an arse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ass, butt, backside, jerk, idiot
Etymology
From Old English 'ærs'. This is the British English spelling and pronunciation for the American word 'ass'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'arse' is the standard British term. Using 'ass' in the UK often sounds American.