Greek · 5 phrases
Words You'll Hear But Must Never Say
Comprehension only. These are slurs and nuclear blasphemies you will genuinely hear on the street — and must never repeat. We list them so you understand what's being said and how far an argument has gone, not so you use them. Every entry here is a hard line.
αράπης arápis ah-RAH-peess A dated, offensive racial term for a Black person. Comprehension-only — never say it. γαμώ την Παναγία σου gamó tin Panagía sou ghah-MOH teen pah-nah-YEE-ah soo The nuclear Greek blasphemy — sexualizing the Virgin against a person. You will hear it; never say it. γαμώ το Χριστό σου gamó to Christó sou ghah-MOH toh khree-STOH soo Nuclear blasphemy aimed at Christ. Comprehension-only — never say it. γύφτος gýftos YEEF-toss An ethnic slur for Roma people, also used loosely for 'stingy/uncouth.' Comprehension-only. πούστης poústis POO-steess A homophobic slur, also used loosely as 'scumbag/sneak.' You'll hear it constantly; never say it.