ترسو (Tarsu)

//tæɾ.suː//insult

What does ترسو (Tarsu) mean? ترسو (Tarsu) is a Farsi (Persian) mild that translates to “coward, scaredy-cat, chicken” in English.

fearful one

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"coward, scaredy-cat, chicken"

The straightforward Persian word for coward — someone who's afraid. Unlike 'nāmard' (which carries moral weight) or 'bi gheirat' (which carries honor-system implications), 'tarsu' is simple: you're scared. It's the insult children use on the playground and adults use when they want to goad someone into action.

Playground goading: 'Tarsu! Nemituni bepri!' — scaredy-cat! You can't jump! Also used between adults as light teasing.