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kick up the bottom

kick up the bottom 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 bottom

pluralkicks up the bottom

Questions about kick up the bottom

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

Words near kick up the bottom in the dictionary

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

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