arse about

1. adjective Backwards; incorrect; contrary to what is expected or desired. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Well, no wonder the computer isn't working. You've got the plugs all in arse about.

2. verb To behave in a silly or unproductive manner. Primarily heard in UK. Quit arsing about, we've got some serious work we need finished!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Alexander	a-lig-ZAN-dər (English), ah-lek-SAHN-der (German), ah-lək-SAHN-dər (Dutch), AW-lek-sawn-der (Hungarian)	English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Hungarian, Slovak, Biblical, Ancient
Bartolo	-	Italian
Diamanda	-	Various
Athelstan	-	History
Anup	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam
NaomhÁN	-	Irish, Scottish