What does “чмо” mean in English?
It's a contemptuous insult aimed at someone seen as pathetic or worthless. Essentially, it's calling someone a loser.
Used directly as an insult, similar to calling someone a dickhead or a loser in English. The tone is derogatory and it conveys a general disdain for the person being insulted.
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Related Russian words
чмошник
3/5 · Vulgarchmoshnik
It's an insult for someone considered pathetic or contemptible. Essentially, it’s calling someone a loser or a worthless person.
говноед
4/5 · Stronggovnoyed
It's a strong personal insult, essentially calling someone a 'shit eater.'
говнюк
3/5 · Vulgargovnyuk
It's an insult that means 'shit person,' akin to calling someone a little shit. It's often used to express disdain for someone's character or actions.
жополиз
3/5 · Vulgarzhopoliz
This is an insult used for someone who is a sycophant or excessively flattering towards others, often to gain favor. Literally, it translates to 'arse licker.'
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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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