παπάρια (pah-pah-ree-ah)
What does παπάρια (pah-pah-ree-ah) mean? παπάρια (pah-pah-ree-ah) is a Greek strong that translates to “my balls / bullshit” in English.
Literal Translation
balls / nuts
Meaning & Usage
"my balls / bullshit"
Another word for testicles, slightly more slangy than arhidia.
Examples in the Wild
Παπάρια μάντολες! (My balls! / Bullshit!)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
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
Often used to mean 'nothing'. 'Pira ta paparia mou' = 'I got my balls' / I got absolutely nothing.
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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.