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arl arse
What does arl arse mean?
Cruel, sly or mean-spirited. Used in Liverpool for someone behaving unfairly or kicking off about nothing. 'Arl' is Scouse for 'old' — calling someone arl arse is calling them a miserable old git, regardless of age.
"Don't be arl arse, lad — I only borrowed a tenner."
Frequently asked questions
What does arl arse mean?
It describes someone being mean, sly, or unfairly harsh — a proper miserable so-and-so.
How do you use arl arse in a sentence?
"Don't be so arl arse, just let the kids have a go."
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