How do you use "Wazzock" in a sentence?

What a complete wazzock. Don't be such a wazzock. He made a right wazzock of himself.

Wazzock

Q: What does "Wazzock" mean?

British insult meaning a stupid or annoying person. 'Wazzock' is a distinctly British insult meaning idiot or fool—similar to plonker or numpty. It has a slightly humorous, old-fashioned feel. More insulting than 'twit' but not as harsh as stronger profanity. Popular in Northern England.

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Meaning: British insult meaning a stupid or annoying person.

英国骂人话，指蠢人或烦人的人。

Insulto británico que significa persona estúpida o molesta.

イギリスの侮辱語。バカやうっとうしい人。

멍청하거나 짜증나는 사람 (영국 영어)

'Wazzock' is a distinctly British insult meaning idiot or fool—similar to plonker or numpty. It has a slightly humorous, old-fashioned feel. More insulting than 'twit' but not as harsh as stronger profanity. Popular in Northern England.

'wazzock'是地道的英国骂人话，意思是白痴或蠢蛋——类似plonker或numpty。带有轻微的幽默感和老派风格。比'twit'更侮辱性但没有更强的脏话那么刺耳。在英格兰北部很流行。

'Wazzock' es un insulto claramente británico que significa idiota o tonto, similar a plonker o numpty. Tiene un aire ligeramente humorístico y anticuado. Más insultante que 'twit' pero no tan duro como las palabrotas fuertes. Popular en el norte de Inglaterra.

「wazzock」は明らかにイギリスの侮辱語で、バカや間抜けを意味します——plonkerやnumptyに似ています。やや面白おかしく、古風な雰囲気があります。「twit」より侮辱的ですが、もっと強い罵り言葉ほどきつくはありません。イングランド北部で人気があります。

영국 북부 방언으로 멍청하거나 짜증나는 사람을 가리키는 말. 매우 영국적이면서도 강하지 않은 표현.

Examples

What a complete wazzock.
真是个十足的蠢蛋。
Menudo imbécil.
なんて完全なバカだ。
완전한 바보 같으니.
Don't be such a wazzock.
别那么蠢。
No seas tan imbécil.
そんなにバカなことするな。
그렇게 멍청하게 굴지 마.
He made a right wazzock of himself.
他把自己搞得很丢人。
Hizo el ridículo por completo.
彼は完全に恥をかいた。
그는 완전히 망신을 당했다.

Pronunciation

/ˈwæzək/

Usage Guide

Context: insult, frustration

Tone: insulting, slightly humorous

✓ Do Say

British insult
英国的侮辱语
insulto británico
イギリスの侮辱語
영국식 욕

✗ Don't Say

Not understood outside UK
在英国以外不被理解
No se entiende fuera del Reino Unido
イギリス国外では通じない
영국 밖에서는 통하지 않음

Common Mistakes

Specifically British term

Origin & History

Origin uncertain, possibly from Yorkshire dialect. Became more widely known through British TV in the 1980s. Has an amusingly harsh sound that suits its meaning.

Etymology: Origin uncertain, possibly Yorkshire dialect

First recorded: 1970s/80s popularized

Cultural Context

Era: 1970s-80s

Generation: Gen X and older

Social background: Working and middle class

Pop culture: British TV

Regional notes: British only. Northern England origin.

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