rasshøl
What does “rasshøl” mean in English?
It's a vulgar personal insult, akin to calling someone an arsehole. The literal translation is 'arse hole', which adds a bit of bluntness to the insult.
Literally “arse hole”
Used directly to insult someone, similar to calling someone a dickhead in English. It's moderately strong and can be used in both casual and heated contexts.
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Related Norwegian words
drittsekk
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult for someone who's an arsehole or generally unpleasant. Literally, it translates to 'bag of excrement.'
jævel
3/5 · VulgarIt’s an insult similar to calling someone a bastard, but can also be used in a more admiring way depending on the context.
jævlig
3/5 · VulgarIt means awful or extremely, often used to emphasize something negative. Interestingly, it can also intensify positive descriptions.
pikk
3/5 · VulgarIt's a vulgar term for 'penis.' In everyday use, it refers to male genitalia but can also be used in a derogatory way.
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