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arsis
ar·sis A0440600 (är′sĭs)n. pl. ar·ses (-sēz′) 1. a. The short or unaccented part of a metrical foot, especially in quantitative verse.b. The accented or long part of a metrical foot, especially in accentual verse.2. Music The upbeat or unaccented part of a measure.
[Middle English, raising of the voice, from Late Latin, raising of the voice, accented part of a metrical foot, from Greek, raising of the foot (marking the upbeat), the unaccented part of a metrical foot, from aeirein, to lift; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]arsis (ˈɑːsɪs) n, pl -ses (-siːz) (Poetry) (in classical prosody) the long syllable or part on which the ictus falls in a metrical foot. Compare thesis6[C18: via Late Latin from Greek, from airein to raise]ar•sis (ˈɑr sɪs)
n., pl. -ses (-sēz). 1. the upward stroke in conducting music; upbeat. Compare thesis (def. 4). 2. a. the part of a metrical foot that bears the ictus or stress. b. a part of a metrical foot that does not bear the ictus. Compare thesis (def. 5). [1350–1400; Middle English: raising the voice < Latin < Greek] arsisthe accented part of a foot of verse.See also: Versearsis
arse about1. adjective Backwards; incorrect; contrary to what is expected or desired. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Well, no wonder the computer isn't working. You've got the plugs all in arse about.2. verb To behave in a silly or unproductive manner. Primarily heard in UK. Quit arsing about, we've got some serious work we need finished!See also: arsearse aroundTo behave in a silly or unproductive manner. Primarily heard in UK. The problem with hiring such young people for manual labor is that they always want to arse around instead of doing their work.See also: around, arsebring (one's) arse to an anchorTo be seated and still, likened to a ship being moored in place by an anchor. Primarily heard in UK. Kids! Quit running around and bring your arse to an anchor!See also: anchor, arse, bringlick (someone's) assvulgar To flatter, fawn over, or eagerly agree with (someone, especially a person of higher authority) as a means of currying favor. Primarily heard in US. It's no wonder you're the teacher's favorite from the way you lick her ass! Look, it's just the nature of this business that sometimes you have to lick ass if you want to get ahead.See also: ass, licklick (someone's) arsevulgar To flatter, fawn over, or eagerly agree with (someone, especially a person of higher authority) as a means of currying favor. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. It's no wonder you're the teacher's favourite from the way you lick her arse!See also: arse, lickpain in the arseAn especially irritating, aggravating, or obnoxious person, thing, or situation. Primarily heard in UK. You know, Jack, you may be my friend, but you can be a real pain in the arse sometimes! This calculus homework is a real pain in the arse. It's not that I don't understand it, it's just so tedious!See also: arse, painstick it/(something) up your arse!A rude, vulgar invective expressing disdain, contempt, disgust, or anger to someone (about something). Primarily heard in UK. I've taken enough of the boss's crap—he can stick this job up his arse! Bill: "You're acting like a fool, Dave. You need to sober up and get your life in order." Dave: "Ah, stick it up your arse, Bill! You don't know what's best for me!"See also: stick, uptalk through (one's) arse1. vulgar slang To say foolish things; to talk of nonsense. Primarily heard in UK. Don't pay Jonathan any mind, Mary, he's just talking through his arse again.2. vulgar slang To exaggerate one's achievements or knowledge of some subject; to bluff or boast. Primarily heard in UK. Dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's talking through her arse if you ask me. It seemed like the candidate was talking through his arse for a while when the debate turned to the topic of tax policy and law.See also: arse, talk, throughtight arserude slang A disparaging term for an extremely frugal person; a miser. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Don't even bother asking Jerry to donate to your charity. He's a real tight arse and never gives money to anybody.See also: arse, tightbe (right) up (one's) arserude slang To be driving too close to another car. Primarily heard in UK. Why is this guy right up my arse when I'm already going over the speed limit?See also: arse, upcan't tell (one's) arse from (one's) elbowrude slang Is very stupid or dimwitted. I'm not surprised to hear that she got lost two blocks away from her house—she's can't tell her arse from her elbow.See also: arse, elbow, telltalk out of (one's) arse1. vulgar slang To say foolish things; to talk nonsense. Primarily heard in UK. Don't pay him any mind. He's just talking out of his arse again.2. vulgar slang To exaggerate one's achievements or knowledge of some subject; to bluff or boast. Primarily heard in UK. Dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's talking out of her arse if you ask me. It seemed like the candidate was talking out of his arse for a while when the debate turned to the topic of tax policy and law.See also: arse, of, out, talkget (one's) arse in gearrude slang To start being active or prepare to do something, particularly when one is inactive. I know you said you would take out the trash, but get your arse in gear and do it already! I really need to get my arse in gear and finish writing this paper—it's due tomorrow!See also: arse, gear, getget off (one's) arserude slang To start being productive, especially after one has been inactive (and perhaps literally sitting). This phrase is often used as an imperative. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Get off your arse and help me with this! If you don't get off your arse now, you'll be up all night finishing your paper.See also: arse, get, offhave (one's) head (stuck) up (one's) arserude slang To be totally self-centered. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Of course Josh had no interest in my ideas—he has his head stuck up his arse, as usual.See also: arse, have, head, updoesn't/wouldn't know (one's) arse from (one's) elbowrude slang Is very stupid or dimwitted. Primarily heard in UK. I'm not surprised to hear that she got lost two blocks away from her house—she doesn't know her arse from her elbow.See also: arse, elbow, knowbe talking out of (one's) arsevulgar slang To exaggerate one's achievements or knowledge of some subject; to bluff or boast. Primarily heard in UK. Dorothy keeps saying she can outrun anyone in our school, but she's talking out of her arse if you ask me. It seemed like the candidate was talking out of his arse for a while when the debate turned to the topic of tax policy and law.See also: arse, of, out, talkhave a poker up (one's) arse1. vulgar slang To be very stiff, rigid, or inflexible in one's posture or demeanor. Primarily heard in UK. The guy trundled around the stage so gracelessly and awkwardly, as if he had a poker up his arse. You'd think she has a poker up her arse from the way she sits in class.2. vulgar slang To be very rigid or inflexible in one's opinions or beliefs. Primarily heard in UK. My grandfather had a real poker up his arse when it came to people living together or having children before marriage.3. vulgar slang To be irritable, unfriendly, or humorless. Primarily heard in UK. Geez, it was just a joke—you must have a poker up your arse or something. I wouldn't mess around with Mr. Daniels, he's got a poker up his arse today.See also: arse, have, poker, up |