بی‌غیرت (Bi gheirat)

//biː ɣej.ɾæt//insult

What does بی‌غیرت (Bi gheirat) mean? بی‌غیرت (Bi gheirat) is a Farsi (Persian) severe that translates to “spineless, dishonorable, coward” in English.

without gheirat (protective zeal/honor)

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"spineless, dishonorable, coward"

'Gheirat' is the emotional component of honor — the protective jealousy a man is expected to feel about his family, particularly female relatives. 'Bi gheirat' means lacking this quality: a man who doesn't defend his family, doesn't react to disrespect, doesn't care. It questions someone's fundamental masculinity and moral character.

Deployed when a man fails to stand up for his family or partner. 'Bi gheirat, zant-o doost-esh dāre mizane va to hich nemikonī' — you spineless coward, his friend hits your wife and you do nothing.