kick up the arse

Noun

Meaning

kick up the arse (plural kicks up the arse)

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

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

kick in the butt kick in the pants kick up the backside kick up the bottom kick up the butt kick up the ass kick up the bum kick in the rear

Examples

I need them, need them to give me a kick up the arse. Otherwise I'd just be sat-in getting fat, counting me money. It's good people living on your doorstep and looking through your bins. Gives you energy. Liam Gallagher

Close letter words and terms

kick up dust kick up heels kick up one's heels kick up the ass kick up the backside kick up the bottom