četnik
What does četnik mean? četnik is a Bosnian (Serbo-Croatian) nuclear that translates to “fascist / Serb scum” in English.
Literal Translation
band member (historic fascism)
Meaning & Usage
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"fascist / Serb scum"
Refers to the Serbian nationalist/monarchist WWII and 90s paramilitary movement.
Examples in the Wild
Četničko govno. (Chetnik piece of shit.)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Almost any situation — this is as offensive as it gets
- Around religious or conservative communities
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
A slur used by Bosniaks and Croats against Serbs.
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jebem ti mater
“motherfucker / fuck your mother”
The classic, ubiquitous mother-fucking insult.
4 / 5insult
peder
“faggot”
Homosexual person.
3 / 5body part, insult
jebem te u uho
“I'll fuck your ear”
A bizarre anatomical threat targeting the ear.
2 / 5insult
balavac
“snot-nosed kid”
A child or young person who still drools (balavi).
5 / 5body part
pička ti materina
“fuck you / motherfucker”
A direct attack invoking the listener's mother's genitals.
4 / 5body part, sexual
kurac
“cock”
Penis.
2 / 5insult
spodoba
“freak / monster”
A creepy, ghastly looking person or creature.
4 / 5insult
cigane
“gypsy / dirty thief”
Romani person.