Russian · Insults
Мудак!
mudak
moo-DAHK · /mʊˈdak/
Asshole / dickhead
4/5 Fighting words
aimed at a person, will start something
Literally
"One with testicles (from 'mudi')"
Word-for-word — which is rarely what it means.
How to use it
Borderline mat, and it lands like "asshole." Rooted in an old word for testicles, so it carries genuine crudeness. This is what you call the driver who nearly killed you, muttered not shouted. Aimed at someone to their face, expect a reaction. "Mudila" is the same, drawn out.
Heard in the wild
Этот мудак занял два парковочных места.
This asshole took up two parking spots.
Where it lands
Russia (universal)
Quick answers
- What does "Мудак!" mean?
- In Russian, "Мудак!" means "Asshole / dickhead". Literally it's "One with testicles (from 'mudi')". Borderline mat, and it lands like "asshole." Rooted in an old word for testicles, so it carries genuine crudeness. This is what you call the driver who nearly killed you, muttered not shouted. Aimed at someone to their face, expect a reaction. "Mudila" is the same, drawn out.
- Is "Мудак!" offensive?
- Yes — very. It rates 4/5 on the Punch-o-Meter (Fighting words). aimed at a person, will start something. Read the usage note before you even think about it.
- How do you pronounce "Мудак!"?
- Say it "moo-DAHK" — capitals mark the stressed syllable. In IPA: mʊˈdak.
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