flikker

ˈflɪk.ərinsult

What does flikker mean? flikker is a Dutch severe that translates to “faggot” in English.

faggot

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"faggot"

Homophobic slur for a gay man.

Vuile flikker! (Dirty faggot!)

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
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Highly offensive hate speech. The verb 'opflikkeren' (to fuck off) derives from this but is divorced from the homophobic roots in daily use.

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