Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be-arsed

slang
/biː ɑːrst/
Definition
To be lazy or reluctant to do something; typically used in British slang.
Examples
  • I can’t be-arsed to go out tonight.
  • He just sat there, looking like he could not be-arsed to do anything.
  • She was so tired that she could barely be-arsed to clean her room.
Meaning
This term is often used to describe someone who cannot be bothered to take action or make an effort.
Synonyms
  • lazy
  • unmotivated
  • indifferent