Colloquial Variant guide

arsey

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɑː(ɹ)si/
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  • rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)si

1

adj

Meaning 1

Unpleasant, especially in a sarcastic, grumpy or haughty manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Lucky.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, New-Zealand, slang

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English arse Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English arsey From arse + -y.