arse bandit
- noun
- /ɑːs ˈbændɪt/
- Slur
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[insulto vulgar]
- He can be a real arse bandit when he's trying to get his way.
Examples
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That arse bandit stole my lunch money.
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Someone called me an arse bandit after I won the game for the third time in a row.
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Don't let that arse bandit take credit for your work!
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Don't be such an arse bandit!
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Don't let that arse bandit take credit for your work!
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He can be a real arse bandit when he's trying to get his way.
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That arse bandit stole my lunch money.
Synonyms
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9.9
A person who behaves in an annoying, rude, or foolish way
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9.9
A silly person who annoys others and causes trouble
A rude, annoying person who acts foolishly
An insulting word for a person who behaves very badly or foolishly
A very rude and annoying person who treats others badly
A person who acts silly in a way that annoys others
A playful name for a person who acts silly or naughty, often a child
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The literal meanings of 'arse' (buttocks) and 'bandit' (robber) do not compositionally combine to yield the insulting senses listed; the phrase is a slang, pejorative label whose specific targets and connotations are culturally driven and variable. Because its meaning is idiomatic, vulgar, and dependent on usage rather than transparent word combination, a B1 learner who only knows the constituents would not reliably derive the intended sense.
Etymology
Arse bandit likely comes from joining the word arse meaning 'butt' and bandit meaning 'thief' to make a rude, funny picture of someone who is sly or cheeky. That's why people use arse bandit as an insulting or joking word for an 'annoying person', and it can be vulgar or offensive.