asked

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UK/ˈɑːskt/UK[ˈɑːsk̚t]UK/ˈɑːst/US/ˈæskt/

adjective

Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).

Very commonScrabble 10

Meanings

asked1

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of ask

asked2

adjectiveasked (comparative more asked, superlative most asked)

comparative more asked · superlative most asked

  1. UKminced oathArsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).

Synonyms & antonyms

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Origin

asked · verb

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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asked · adjective

From the close pronunciation to arsed in Received Pronunciation.

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Rhymes & wordplay

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Sounds the same

arsed (in some non-rhotic accents)arsed (in some non-rhotic accents)

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APA

asked. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asked

MLA

“asked.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asked. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “asked,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/asked.

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