fajankó
What does “fajankó” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone who's acting like a blockhead or an idiot. Literally, it translates to 'wooden fool.'
Literally “wooden fool”
You'd use it as a directed insult, similar to calling someone a 'dumbass' in English. It tends to have a mildly comic tone, so it’s not as harsh as some other insults.
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Related Hungarian words
idióta
2/5 · CoarseThis is a directed insult for someone perceived as stupid. It translates directly to 'idiot.'
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balfasz
3/5 · VulgarIt's a vulgar insult for someone seen as an incompetent fool or a complete idiot.
biszbasz
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