What does “κλάνω” mean in English?
This is the Greek word for 'fart', referring to the act of passing gas. It's a straightforward bodily function term without any additional connotation.
Literally “fart”
It's used as a verb in a casual context, similar to how you'd say 'to fart' in English. It's not an insult or directed abuse, so it carries a lighter tone.
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