μούτζα (moo-tzah)
What does μούτζα (moo-tzah) mean? μούτζα (moo-tzah) is a Greek severe that translates to “eat shit (hand gesture)” in English.
Literal Translation
smudge / open palm
Meaning & Usage
"eat shit (hand gesture)"
The traditional Greek curse gesture: throwing an open palm with spread fingers at someone's face.
Examples in the Wild
Του έριξα μια μούτζα. (I threw him a moutza.)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Historically meant rubbing ash or feces in an enemy's face. The physical equivalent of screaming 'fae skata' (eat shit). Extremely offensive.
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A liar.
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“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.