arse
17 synonyms for arse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The buttocks; the backside.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English ears, a very old Germanic word for the buttocks — related to German Arsch and Dutch aars.
Full origin of arse →