Arsey

//ˈɑː(ɹ)si// adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Unpleasant, especially in a sarcastic, grumpy or haughty manner. Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, slang

    "First few months in, I was arsey as hell. Thought they were a right bunch of wankers."

  2. 2
    Lucky. Australia, New-Zealand, slang

Example

More examples

"First few months in, I was arsey as hell. Thought they were a right bunch of wankers."

Etymology

From arse + -y.

Related phrases

arsey-versy

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