Tøs (toe-s)

[ˈtøˀs]insult

What does Tøs (toe-s) mean? Tøs (toe-s) is a Danish moderate that translates to “bitch / sissy” in English.

girl / wench

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"bitch / sissy"

Used playfully to mean 'chick', but aggressively as 'bitch' or toward a man as 'sissy'.

Opfør dig ikke som en tøs. (Don't act like a sissy.)

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

Highly context-dependent. Between girls it means friend; toward a boy it attacks his masculinity.

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