arse on

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Meaning · English

A peevish or sulky attitude.

Register: slang, vulgar

Examples

Brian's got an arse on about the Bradford contract. We're over budget...

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 on” mean?

A peevish or sulky attitude.

Is “arse on” formal or informal?

arse on is generally slang, vulgar.