arse end
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Meaning · English
The worst or inferior part.
Register: slang, vulgar
Examples
It was the arse-end of the ballroom days, but the scene was still vibrant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “arse end” mean?
The worst or inferior part.
Is “arse end” formal or informal?
arse end is generally slang, vulgar.