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.