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give a rat's arse en · VERB

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (UK, idiomatic, in the negative, vulgar) To care a minimum amount; to have or show minimal interest
    • I just don't give a rat's arse!
    • I don't give a rat's arse about politics.
    • She couldn't give a rat's arse whether he shows up or not.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
gave a rat's arse Tense=Past lexicographic
gives a rat's arse Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
given a rat's arse Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
give a rat's ass US, alternative lexicographic
giving a rat's arse Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Synonyms

becare · concern oneself · bother · worry · mind · heed · care · trouble oneself · reck