arse up
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Meaning · English
To mess up; to botch.
Register: slang
Examples
Take aim. Throw. If he arsed it up and made the creature angry – ha, well. He didn't look scared though.
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 up” mean?
To mess up; to botch.
Is “arse up” formal or informal?
arse up is generally slang.