φαλοκράτης (fah-lo-krah-tees)
What does φαλοκράτης (fah-lo-krah-tees) mean? φαλοκράτης (fah-lo-krah-tees) is a Greek strong that translates to “chauvinist pig / sexist” in English.
Literal Translation
ruler by the phallus
Meaning & Usage
"chauvinist pig / sexist"
A man who thinks men are superior due to having a penis.
Examples in the Wild
Μην είσαι τέτοιος φαλοκράτης. (Don't be such a chauvinist.)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Mixed company or unfamiliar social groups
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
A modern political/social insult against toxic masculinity.
More in Greek 🇬🇷
View all →ψεύτη (psef-tee)
“lying bastard”
A liar.
άι στο διάολο (ai sto dee-ah-o-lo)
“go to hell”
Commanding someone to go to the devil/hell.
πουτανόσπερμα (poo-tah-no-sper-mah)
“piece of shit / son of a whore”
The literal semen of a prostitute. Used as a label for a despicable person.
γαμώτο (gah-mo-to)
“dammit / oh shit”
An exclamation of frustration derived from gamo.
μουνί (moo-nee)
“cunt / pussy”
Female genitalia.
αρχίδια (ar-khee-dee-ah)
“bullshit / balls”
The physical testes.
γαμώ (gah-mo)
“fuck”
The verb to engage in sexual intercourse.
πούστης (poos-tees)
“faggot / bastard”
A derogatory slur for a homosexual man.