What does “хуёвый” mean in English?
It's a very vulgar way to describe something as bad or shitty. It carries a strong negative connotation.
You'd use it similarly to calling something 'shit' in English, often in informal contexts. It's quite strong and definitely not for polite conversation.
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Related Russian words
охуенный
4/5 · Strongokhuyenny
This is a very vulgar way to say something is excellent or enormous. It’s often used to express excitement or approval.
пиздатый
4/5 · Strongpizdaty
This is a very vulgar way to say something is excellent or cool. It's a strong compliment but definitely not polite.
херовый
3/5 · Vulgarkherovy
It means lousy or shitty, used to describe something that's really not good. It's a bit less harsh than хуёвый, but still pretty rude.
пиздёж
4/5 · Strongpizdyozh
This is a very vulgar term for lies or bullshit. It's not just a simple disagreement; it's a strong accusation of dishonesty.
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