Scrote
Meaning: British slang insult; short for scrotum.
'Scrote' is British slang for a contemptible person, shortened from 'scrotum.' Used for lowlife or despicable people. Crude but common in British casual speech.
Examples
- That scrote stole my bike. 那个混蛋偷了我的自行车Ese desgraciado me robó la biciあのクズが自転車を盗んだ저 쓰레기가 내 자전거를 훔쳤다.
- Don't be such a scrote. 别这么下流No seas tan desgraciadoそんなクズになるな그런 쓰레기처럼 굴지 마.
- Little scrotes causing trouble. 那些小混蛋在惹事Esos pequeños gamberros causando problemas小さなクズどもがトラブルを起こしている꼬마 쓰레기들이 말썽을 부리고 있다.
Pronunciation
/skrəʊt/
Usage Guide
Context: insult
Tone: contemptuous, crude
✓ Do Say
- British crude insult英式粗俗侮辱用语Insulto vulgar británicoイギリスの下品な侮辱語영국식 상스러운 욕설
✗ Don't Say
- Crude—not for polite company粗俗——不适合在文明场合使用Vulgar, no se usa en compañía educada下品——上品な場では使わない상스러움—예의 바른 자리에서는 부적절
Common Mistakes
- Specifically British slang
Origin & History
Shortened from 'scrotum' used as an insult. Comparing someone to genitalia is common in crude insults. British slang that became popular in the late 20th century.
Etymology: Shortened from scrotum
First recorded: Late 20th century
Cultural Context
Era: Late 20th century
Generation: Gen X and younger
Social background: Working class
Pop culture: British youth culture
Regional notes: British slang. Not used elsewhere.
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