lortefjæs

Danish

3/5 · Vulgar

What does “lortefjæs” mean in English?

This is a coarse personal insult that literally translates to 'shit face.' It's used to demean someone directly.

Literally “shit face”

Sounds like “LOR tuh fyess”
Used as Directed insult
How it's used

You'd encounter it as a pointed insult, similar to calling someone a 'dickhead' in English. It's not typically about drunkenness, just a straightforward jab.

How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar

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