pezevenk

Turkish

4/5 · Strong

What does “pezevenk” mean in English?

It's a strong personal insult similar to calling someone a bastard or scoundrel. While it literally means 'pimp', it's often used in a non-literal sense to demean someone.

Literally “pimp”

Sounds like “peh-ZEH-venk”
Used as Directed insult
How it's used

You'd use it as a direct insult, much like calling someone a prick or a wanker in English. It's quite harsh, so expect it to carry significant weight in a conversation.

How strong is it? 4/5 · Strong

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