ustaša

u.sta.ʃainsult, religious

What does ustaša mean? ustaša is a Bosnian (Serbo-Croatian) nuclear that translates to “fascist / Nazi scum” in English.

insurgent (historic fascism)

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"fascist / Nazi scum"

Refers to the WWII Croatian fascist movement.

Jebem ti mater ustašku. (I fuck your fascist mother.)

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 vicious slur used primarily by Serbs and Bosniaks against Croats.

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