What does “फट्टू” mean in English?
This is an insult aimed at someone perceived as a coward. It's a casual term used in North India.
You might hear it used like calling someone a 'chicken' or 'pussy' in English, typically as a direct insult in informal settings.
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Related Hindi words
सूअर
2/5 · Coarsesuar
This term literally means 'pig' and is used as an insult when aimed at a person, suggesting they are dirty or undesirable.
कमीना
3/5 · Vulgarkamina
It’s an insult used to describe someone as a scoundrel or a nasty person. Literally, it translates to 'mean person.'
कुत्ता
3/5 · Vulgarkutta
It means 'dog' in a literal sense, but as an insult, it refers to a contemptible person. It's a way to demean someone, suggesting they are lowly or base.
कुत्ते की औलाद
3/5 · Vulgarkutte ki aulaad
This is a strong personal insult, essentially calling someone the offspring of a dog. It implies a deep disrespect towards the person's lineage or character.
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