Speakur

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kick up the arse

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.54 in modern English

Syllables
kick- up the arse
IPA
28
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.

British usage; Slang

Usage

Inflected Forms

kicks up the arse (plural)

Synonyms

kick up the ass kick up the backside kick up the bottom kick up the bum kick up the butt kick in the butt kick in the pants kick in the rear

Questions

What does kick up the arse mean?
A severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.

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