arsey
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Unpleasant, especially in a sarcastic, grumpy or haughty manner.
Register: slang
Examples
First few months in, I was arsey as hell. Thought they were a right bunch of wankers.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Lucky.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “arsey” mean?
Unpleasant, especially in a sarcastic, grumpy or haughty manner.
Is “arsey” formal or informal?
arsey is generally slang.