What does “пукать” mean in English?
This is a mild or childish way to say 'to fart.' It's not particularly offensive and is often used in a lighthearted context.
Literally “fart”
It's similar to saying 'to toot' in English, used more for humor or among children. It's much weaker than the more vulgar term 'пердеть'.
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Related Russian words
пердеть
2/5 · Coarseperdet
It means to fart, referring to the act of passing gas. It's a straightforward term without any hidden meanings.
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.
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.
засрать
3/5 · Vulgarzasrat
It means to dirty or spoil something, often in a messy way. Literally, it translates to 'cover in shit.'
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