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gave a rat's arse

gave a rat's arse is the simple past of give a rat's arse.

Meaning of give a rat's arse

Verb

give a rat's arse (third-person singular simple present gives a rat's arse, present participle giving a rat's arse, simple past gave a rat's arse, past participle given a rat's arse)

  1. (UK, idiomatic, vulgar) To care a minimum amount; to have or show minimal interest
    • I just don't give a rat's arse!
    Synonyms:
    becare, bother, care, concern oneself, heed, mind, reck, trouble oneself, worry

Questions about gave a rat's arse

What is gave a rat's arse the simple past of?
Gave a rat's arse is the simple past of give a rat's arse.

Words near gave a rat's arse in the dictionary

  1. gave a hang
  2. gave a hoot
  3. gave a knee
  4. gave a light
  5. gave a monkey's
  6. gave a rat's arse
  7. gave a rat's ass
  8. gave a rats
  9. gave a rip
  10. gave a shit
  11. gave a shite

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