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kreten

kre.teninsult

What does kreten mean? kreten is a Bosnian (Serbo-Croatian) moderate that translates to โ€œcretin / jerkโ€ in English.

Literal Translation

cretin

Meaning & Usage

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"cretin / jerk"

A cretin or deeply annoying person.

Examples in the Wild

Makni se kretenu. (Move it, cretin.)

When to Use It

Context

  • Casual conversations with friends
  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Very common non-vulgar insult.

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je.bem ti ma.ter

โ€œmotherfucker / fuck your motherโ€

The classic, ubiquitous mother-fucking insult.

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peder

pe.der

โ€œfaggotโ€

Homosexual person.

2 / 5insult

balavac

ba.la.vats

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A child or young person who still drools (balavi).

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kurac

ku.rats

โ€œcockโ€

Penis.

2 / 5insult

spodoba

spo.do.ba

โ€œfreak / monsterโ€

A creepy, ghastly looking person or creature.

4 / 5insult

cigane

tsi.ga.ne

โ€œgypsy / dirty thiefโ€

Romani person.

5 / 5insult

da ti jebem sve bolesno

da ti je.bem sve bo.les.no

โ€œfuck every illness you haveโ€

Cursing someone's diseases or vulnerable relatives.

3 / 5sexual

jebozovna

je.bo.zov.na

โ€œfuckable / incredibly hotโ€

A woman whose appearance practically invites men to fuck her.