لاشی (Lāshi)
What does لاشی (Lāshi) mean? لاشی (Lāshi) is a Farsi (Persian) strong that translates to “scumbag, lowlife, piece of trash” in English.
Literal Translation
carcass-like / worthless
Meaning & Usage
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"scumbag, lowlife, piece of trash"
From 'lāsh' (carcass/corpse), calling someone 'lāshi' means they're morally dead — a worthless, contemptible lowlife. It implies someone who does disgusting things without conscience. In Tehran street slang, 'lāshi' has become one of the most common character insults, covering everyone from petty cheaters to serious criminals.
Examples in the Wild
'Ādam-e lāshi-ye, behesh e'temād nakon' — he's a scumbag, don't trust him. Used about someone who's proven themselves unreliable or immoral.