pokurvit

Czech

4/5 · Strong

What does “pokurvit” mean in English?

It means to spoil or mess something up. It's a pretty direct way to express that something has gone wrong.

Sounds like “po-KOOR-vit”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

You might use it like 'to fuck up' in English, often in informal settings. It's a strong term, typically used to convey frustration or disappointment.

How strong is it? 4/5 · Strong

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