What does “чмошник” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone considered pathetic or contemptible. Essentially, it’s calling someone a loser or a worthless person.
You'd use it directly at someone to insult them, similar to calling someone a dickhead in English. It carries a moderate level of rudeness and is primarily used in Russia.
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Related Russian words
чмо
3/5 · Vulgarchmo
It's a contemptuous insult aimed at someone seen as pathetic or worthless. Essentially, it's calling someone a loser.
гандон
4/5 · Stronggandon
This is a derogatory term for a contemptible person, often used to insult someone's character. Literally, it translates to 'condom.'
еблан
4/5 · Strongyeblan
It's a very rude way to call someone an idiot or a jerk. Essentially, it’s an insult aimed at someone's intelligence or character.
пиздюк
4/5 · Strongpizdyuk
It's a very vulgar insult for a brat or a contemptible young person. Think of it as a harsh way to call someone a little shit.
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