pain in the arse

== English == === Alternative forms === pain in the ass (US) === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpeɪn ɪn ði ˌɑːs/ === Noun === pain in the arse (plural pains in the arse) (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, sometimes considered vulgar) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating. ==== Synonyms ==== (someone or something): drag ==== Related terms ==== pain, pain in the bum (British), pain in the butt (US), pain in the neck ==== Translations ==== === See also === proctalgia