What does “бздеть” mean in English?
It means to fart, but it can also refer to being scared or cowardly in a figurative sense. The context will determine which meaning is intended.
Literally “fart”
It's used as a verb, similar to how we might say 'to shit oneself' when scared, but it can also just mean to let one rip. The tone can be lighthearted or more serious, depending on the situation.
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Related Russian words
дристать
3/5 · Vulgardristat
It means to have diarrhoea, used in a coarse way to describe the act of shitting yourself. It's more about the act than a polite reference to a bodily function.
пердеть
2/5 · Coarseperdet
It means to fart, referring to the act of passing gas. It's a straightforward term without any hidden meanings.
засрать
3/5 · Vulgarzasrat
It means to dirty or spoil something, often in a messy way. Literally, it translates to 'cover in shit.'
насрать
3/5 · Vulgarnasrat
It means to not give a shit about something. The literal translation is 'to shit onto,' which emphasizes a lack of concern.
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