rotzak
What does “rotzak” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone who's being particularly unpleasant or nasty. Literally, it translates to 'rotten bag', but that's not how it's used in practice.
Literally “rotten bag”
You'd use it like calling someone a 'dickhead' in English, aimed directly at the person you're criticizing. It's a bit less harsh than some other Dutch insults, but still packs a punch.
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Related Dutch words
schoft
3/5 · VulgarThis is an insult for someone considered a scoundrel or a nasty person.
bokkelul
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult for someone who's being an unpleasant fool. Literally, it translates to 'goat dick.'
graftak
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult aimed at someone you find unpleasant or disagreeable. Literally, it translates to 'grave branch', but it’s not about trees.
hufter
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult for someone who is rude or obnoxious. It doesn't have a sexual connotation but implies a general lack of decency.
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