vaurien
What it means
Insult for a good-for-nothing or scoundrel.
Literally “worth nothing”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “vo ree an”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Somewhat old-fashioned in tone but still intelligible and used.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
Somewhat old-fashioned in tone but still intelligible and used. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.