Noun. 1. The buttocks. The similar 'ass' isn't used as frequently, remaining more of an Americanism. S.e. from 1600s until mid 1800s.2. An objectionable person.3. A mistake, a poor job. E.g."He made such an arse of that plastering that we will need to redo it."
ARSE
Meaning of ARSE in English
Slang English vocab. Английский сленговый словарь. 2012