What does “обосраться” mean in English?
It means to soil oneself or to fail badly, often in a moment of fear. The literal translation is 'shit oneself.'
Literally “shit oneself”
It's used similarly to 'shit yourself' in English, typically in informal contexts. You might hear it when someone is panicking or has made a significant mistake.
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Related Russian words
обоссаться
3/5 · Vulgarobossatsya
It means to piss oneself, either literally or as a reaction to something extremely funny or surprising. The context will tell you if it's about actually wetting yourself or just being overwhelmed with laughter.
бздеть
3/5 · Vulgarbzdet
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.
говнище
3/5 · Vulgargovnishche
It means something really awful or terrible, often used for emphasis. Literally, it translates to 'big shit.'
говно
3/5 · Vulgargovno
It means 'shit' and can refer to something of poor quality or contemptible. It's a straightforward insult or expression of disdain.
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