General
arr ay
What does arr ay mean?
An exclamation of frustration, disappointment or disbelief.
"Arr ay, that's arl arse that!"
Origin
Scouse exclamation, drawn-out for emphasis.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'arr ay' mean?
It's a Scouse exclamation of frustration, disappointment or disbelief, roughly like 'oh come on!'
How do you use 'arr ay'?
You say it to protest or object to something, e.g. 'Arr ay, that's not fair!'
Where is 'arr ay' from?
It's from Liverpool, drawn out for emphasis as a spoken exclamation.
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