leck mich am Arsch
What does “leck mich am Arsch” mean in English?
This is a strong way to dismiss someone or express disbelief, akin to saying 'fuck off' in English. It's not meant to be taken literally as a sexual request.
Literally “lick me on the arse”
It's typically used as a direct insult in conversations, often to shut down someone's nonsense or to show strong disagreement. It's quite a bit stronger than just telling someone to get lost.
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