Arse

n.

Heard in Waterford

The bottom, behind, posterior. Also used as a general response in the negative, abbreviation of 'me arse' meaning no, or 'I will in me arse' meaning I won't.

Will you come and collect me from the Hogs?' 'I will in me arse.

Posh English

Would you care to collect me from the establishment? Most certainly not.

Same phrase, other counties

• All Ireland

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