چرت و پرت (Chert o pert)
What does چرت و پرت (Chert o pert) mean? چرت و پرت (Chert o pert) is a Farsi (Persian) mild that translates to “nonsense, rubbish, crap” in English.
Literal Translation
nap-talk and throw-talk (rhyming nonsense pair)
Meaning & Usage
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"nonsense, rubbish, crap"
A rhyming compound meaning total nonsense. 'Chert' by itself means 'nonsense' or 'nap'; paired with 'pert' (which means nothing independently — it's there for rhyme) it creates a bouncy, dismissive expression. 'Chert o pert goftan' means 'to talk complete rubbish.'
Examples in the Wild
'Chert o pert nagu!' — don't talk rubbish! 'Tamām-esh chert o pert bud' — it was all nonsense (about a speech, article, or conversation).