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.