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The Gàdhlig for “high road” is “rathad àrd” - pro uncles approx rat art. East to see how ‘he’s on the high road’ could be a euphemism for drunk and then be mis heard & taken up as rat arsed in English and Scots, Geordie etc.

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Lauren Byrne

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Where did the term rat arsed come from?

The term "rat arsed" is believed to have originated in British slang, where "rat" often refers to someone who betrays others or is considered underhanded. The addition of "arsed" emphasizes a state of being in a bad or disheveled condition, possibly derived from the word "arse," a colloquial term for the buttocks. Together, "rat arsed" suggests a person who is in a disreputable or messy state, reflecting both physical and moral disarray. Its exact origins are unclear, but it has been popularized in various forms of British media and conversation.


What does rat-arsed mean?

It means very drunk. I think it came from a medieval torture method,where a rat was placed on the victim's stomach and a bucket placed on top of it. The bucket was then heated and the rat would burrow into the victim's stomach trying to escape. It would eventually come out of the victim's backside.The victim would be dead (from bleeding) by this stage. So being truly "rat-arsed" is not a good thing.


Where did the idiom rat race origin from?

It was in 1960 in America


Is arsed swearing?

if your a sissy then its swearing if not its not swearing!


What is the origin of the phrase get back to your rat killing?

Busy work, chores


What does a-r-s-e mean?

Arsed is another word for bothered. If you can't be arsed, you can't be bothered. "Go get me a drink please..." You might say... "Can't be arsed." You get the idea.


What is wratten?

An English surname. Exact origin unknown but possibly an alternate spelling of the French "Ratten" for someone resembling a rat, or a professional rat catcher.


In slang what does cba mean?

CBA means Can't Be Arsed


What does ceeb mean on facebook?

Cant Be Arsed / Cant be bothered


What do you mean cba?

cba means can't/cannot be arsed :]


What does cant be arsed mean?

"I can't be bothered, I'm a lazy sod "


How many sound waves are the each second?

i might tell you after if i can be arsed