Definitions
Wiktionary
- adj. slang, UK unpleasant, especially in a sarcastic, grumpy or haughty manner.
Etymologies
- arse + -y (Wiktionary)
Examples
“This isn't about closing down a failing pizza restaurant in Topeka, it's life and death.9.57pm: Ah ha, the transcript of Romney's arsey quibbling about time at the start:SCOTT PELLEY: That's...”
The Guardian: GOP presidential debate in South Carolina - as it happened
“This is not a unique experience for the Dutch who, with their talent for producing players with scintillating technique, intelligence and, it has to be said, often arsey dispositions, have provided some of the World Cup's most breathtaking episodes.”
The Guardian: Holland's World Cup history is a tale of greatness without glory
“PPS, when trying to be arsey and self-righteous, thesaurus. com is an immense help!”
“But when I try to get him to talk about the way we all have thoughts that pop in our head that we're ashamed of, don't we, he comes over all arsey again.”
The Huffington Post: Ginny Dougary: Ricky Gervais in His Most 'Postmodern' Interview Ever
“Hate to break the news, but I think she was trying to say 'arsey.”
“It is extremely libertarian and rather arsey and I suppose the only thing going for it is my 'being there/life at the hard end' view of the so called war on terror .... the retired pension is great, but the training injury was bad I'ld rather play rugby again and screw the money!”
“Sorry if the last bit sounded a bit arsey bit it was the only way i could express it properly.”
“Are Paul Rowen's arsey lads still providing cover for the spanking old scrote Smith C?”
“As for you, I don;t see your point, except slightly arsey anonymised comments, which are tantamount to no point.”
“Really can't see how he can possibly get arsey or resentful in response to that, but will have to check my in box tonight to know for sure...”
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