kick up the arse

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kick up the arse

noun kicks up the arse

UK, slang, vulgar A severe reprimand, especially one to motivate someone into doing something.
Similar: kick up the ass, kick up the backside, kick up the bottom, kick up the bum, kick up the butt, kick in the butt, kick in the pants, kick in the rear

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@misc{kick_up_the_arse_2026,
  title = {kick up the arse},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/kick%20up%20the%20arse},
  urldate = {2026-11-08}
}