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kick up the ass

kick up the ass is the alternative form of kick up the arse.

Meaning of kick up the arse

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.

Forms of kick up the ass

pluralkicks up the ass

Questions about kick up the ass

What is kick up the ass the alternative form of?
Kick up the ass is the alternative form of kick up the arse.

Words near kick up the ass in the dictionary

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

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