Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
the arse. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
the arse, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
the arse in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
the arse you have here. The definition of the word
the arse will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
the arse, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Noun
the arse (uncountable)
- (Australia, informal) A rejection; the termination of a relationship, especially employment.
2014 October 1, Irene Thornton, My Bon Scott, Macmillan Publishers Aus., →ISBN:The bass player pulled a toy flick knife on Malcolm, Malcolm threw a punch at him and AC/DC got the arse from the tour. Then in early May, bassist Mark Evans got the arse from AC/DC.
2014 October 28, Graeme Blundell, Bert: The story of Australia's favourite TV star, Hachette UK, →ISBN:When Bert Newton said hurroo last Sunday night, it was with a sadness that is the heart of all comedy. Hurroo to the network that gave him the arse. Hurroo to the mums and kids and boozed dads who loved him. Hurroo to fun.
2016 August 29, James Button, Comeback: The Fall and Rise of Geelong, Melbourne Univ. Publishing, →ISBN:Bews says, 'All the guys who got the arse—and everyone gets the arse in the end—Barnsey, Barry Stoneham, Tim Darcy, me—were all at Burnett's pub, belting out the club song.
2018 November 1, John Tully, Dark Clouds on the Mountain, Hybrid Publishers, →ISBN:When the agency sent me down here, what could I do? Refuse? Go on unemployment benefits after they gave me the arse? I've got kids, Inspector.
Usage notes
Usually used in the phrases "to get the arse" and "to give (someone) the arse".