pieprzony
What does “pieprzony” mean in English?
It means 'damned' or 'fucking' as an intensifier. It's not about actual seasoning, despite the literal translation of 'peppered.'
Literally “peppered”
You’ll hear it used to emphasize frustration or annoyance, similar to how we might say 'fucking' in English. It's commonly used in informal contexts in Poland.
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Related Polish words
napieprzać
3/5 · VulgarIt means to hit or do something intensely, often with a sense of urgency or aggression. It's somewhat less harsh than a similar Polish term.
odpieprzyć
3/5 · VulgarThis is a coarse verb meaning to do something outrageous or ridiculous. When used reflexively, it serves as a command to back off or get lost.
pieprzyć
3/5 · VulgarIt means to fuck or talk nonsense, often used to disregard something. The literal translation is 'pepper,' which is neutral and not related to the vulgar use.
popieprzyć
3/5 · VulgarIt means to mess something up or get things confused.
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