arsed

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Meaning · English

Bothered; willing to make an effort.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I can’t be arsed to get out of bed today.

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 “arsed” mean?

Bothered; willing to make an effort.

Is “arsed” formal or informal?

arsed is generally slang, vulgar.