Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-arsed
slang
/biː ɑːrst/
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Definition
To be lazy or reluctant to do something; typically used in British slang.
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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.
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Meaning
This term is often used to describe someone who cannot be bothered to take action or make an effort.
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Synonyms
- lazy
- unmotivated
- indifferent