bellend
What does “bellend” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone who's being a complete idiot or annoying. Literally, it refers to the head of the penis, which adds a layer of insult.
Literally “head of the penis”
Commonly used in the UK to directly call someone a fool or jerk, similar to calling someone a 'dickhead.' It's not the strongest insult but still carries weight.
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Related English words
cockhead
3/5 · VulgarIt's a derogatory term for someone considered foolish or stupid. Essentially, you're calling someone a dickhead.
knobhead
3/5 · VulgarIt's a coarse insult aimed at someone perceived as foolish or stupid. Think of it as calling someone a dickhead.
fuckhead
4/5 · StrongIt's a strong insult used to call someone a fool or idiot. Essentially, it combines 'fuck' with 'head' to emphasize the stupidity of the person being insulted.
numbnuts
2/5 · CoarseIt's a humorous insult for someone acting foolish or stupid.
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