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Another word for arse
Choosing another word for arse depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person's buttocks or anus (considered vulgar slang).
Usage Example
"He slipped on the icy pavement and landed flat on his ass."
Strongest
ass
buttocks
Strong
backside
bum
rear
posterior
rump
• noun (Context 2)
A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
Usage Example
"Stop acting like such a pompous fool and listen to what she has to say."
Strong
fool
idiot
jerk
twit
git
• verb (Context 3)
To bother or make the effort to do something (used almost exclusively in the passive negative phrase "cannot be arsed").
Usage Example
"I really cannot be arsed to cook a full dinner tonight."
Strongest
bother
• verb (Context 4)
To waste time or behave in a foolish, unproductive manner (usually followed by "about" or "around").
Usage Example
"Stop arsing about and help us pack these boxes before the van arrives."
Strongest
fool around
mess about
Strong
muck about
goof off
dawdle
• interjection (Context 5)
An exclamation used to express annoyance, frustration, disgust, or contempt.
Usage Example
"damn! I forgot my house keys inside again."
Strong
damn
bugger
blast
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Arse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/arse