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kurewstwo

Polish

4/5 · Strong

What does “kurewstwo” mean in English?

It refers to vile behavior or a dirty trick, often used to criticize someone's actions rather than their character. It doesn't specifically point to sex work despite the root word.

Sounds like “koo-REF-stvo”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

This term is similar to calling someone a 'scumbag' or 'asshole' in English, aimed at someone's actions rather than a direct insult. It carries a strong negative connotation and is used informally.

How strong is it? 4/5 · Strong

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“Sounds like” is an English-friendly approximation of how the word sounds, not an authoritative pronunciation. Where shown, the romanisation is a conventional Latin-script transliteration of the original spelling.

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