عوضی (Avazi)

//æ.væ.ziː//insult

What does عوضی (Avazi) mean? عوضی (Avazi) is a Farsi (Persian) strong that translates to “bastard, asshole, wrong'un” in English.

substitute / wrong one / bastard

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"bastard, asshole, wrong'un"

From 'avaz' (exchange/substitute), implying someone who shouldn't exist — a 'replacement' child, a mistake. In modern usage it's simply 'bastard' or 'asshole' without the literal illegitimacy implication. It's one of Persian's most versatile general-purpose insults for someone you despise.

'In ādam-e avazi chera in kār-o kard?' — why did this bastard do this? Common in everyday frustration, road rage, and workplace complaints.