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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of ask form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort). UK

Synonyms

All synonyms

arsed

Example

More examples

""What's the matter?" asked the little white rabbit."

Etymology

From the close pronunciation to arsed in Received Pronunciation.

Related phrases

asked and answeredcommonly-askedfrequently asked questionsget what one asked forno questions askedno-questions-asked

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