drkadžija
What does “drkadžija” mean in English?
This is a personal insult that translates to 'wanker,' implying someone is contemptible or foolish. It can also literally refer to masturbation.
Literally “wanker”
It's typically aimed directly at someone in a derogatory way, similar to calling someone a 'dickhead' in English. The tone is quite insulting, but it's not the strongest swear in Croatian.
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govno
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