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kick up the arse

kick up the arse noun: a severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.

Noun

kick up the arse (plural kicks up the arse)

  1. (UK, slang, vulgar) A severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.

Synonyms of kick up the arse

Forms of kick up the arse

pluralkicks up the arse

Questions about kick up the arse

What does kick up the arse mean?
Kick up the arse means a severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.
What part of speech is kick up the arse?
Kick up the arse is a noun.
What is the plural of kick up the arse?
The plural of kick up the arse is kicks up the arse.

Words near kick up the arse in the dictionary

  1. kick up
  2. kick up a fuss
  3. kick up a stew
  4. kick up dust
  5. kick up one's heels
  6. kick up the arse
  7. kick up the ass
  8. kick up the backside
  9. kick up the bottom
  10. kick up the bum
  11. kick up the butt

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