مرتیکه (Martikeh)
What does مرتیکه (Martikeh) mean? مرتیکه (Martikeh) is a Farsi (Persian) moderate that translates to “you little man, punk, runt” in English.
Literal Translation
little man (diminutive, derogatory)
Meaning & Usage
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"you little man, punk, runt"
A derogatory diminutive of 'mard' (man) — calling someone a 'little man' to belittle them. It's used by women about men they despise, by elders about younger men who've overstepped, and by anyone who wants to reduce a man to insignificance. The '-ikeh' suffix drips with contempt.
Examples in the Wild
A wife about her ex-husband: 'In martikeh fekr mikone ki-e?' — this little man thinks he's somebody? Common in domestic disputes and gossip.