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giving a rat's arse

giving a rat's arse is the present participle and gerund 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 giving a rat's arse

What is giving a rat's arse the present participle and gerund of?
Giving a rat's arse is the present participle and gerund of give a rat's arse.

Words near giving a rat's arse in the dictionary

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

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