What does “засранец” mean in English?
It's an insult similar to calling someone a little shit or a bastard. Literally, it refers to a person soiled with excrement, which adds a layer of disgust.
Literally “person soiled with excrement”
Typically used as a directed insult, it can vary in tone from scolding to serious abuse, making it more versatile than just a straight-up curse.
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