popieprzyć
What does “popieprzyć” mean in English?
It means to mess something up or get things confused.
It's used informally, similar to saying 'screw up' in English. It's generally less intense than the stronger Polish swear 'popierdolić'.
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Related Polish words
spieprzyć
3/5 · VulgarIt means to screw up or ruin something. It's not related to fleeing, despite sounding similar in English.
zapieprzać
3/5 · VulgarIt means to work hard or move quickly, often with a sense of urgency. It's a coarse term that reflects effort or speed.
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.
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