Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arse over head

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.56 in modern English

Syllables: ar-se over -head
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Turning over completely when tripping or falling awkwardly; tumbling over.

Example Sentences

"‘I use the same back-hand flip me old man useda use to knock me old lady arse-over-’ead an’ Stiffer than Mo.’"

Synonyms

arse over tip arse over tit base over apex head over heels

Questions

What does arse over head mean?: Turning over completely when tripping or falling awkwardly; tumbling over.

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