πούστης (poos-tees)
What does πούστης (poos-tees) mean? πούστης (poos-tees) is a Greek severe that translates to “faggot / bastard” in English.
Literal Translation
faggot
Meaning & Usage
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"faggot / bastard"
A derogatory slur for a homosexual man.
Examples in the Wild
Τον πούστη! (Ton pousti! - The bastard/faggot!)
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
A harsh insult targeting someone's masculinity. Can also colloquially mean a sneaky, unfair person.
More in Greek 🇬🇷
View all →2 / 5insult
ψεύτη (psef-tee)
“lying bastard”
A liar.
2 / 5exclamation, religious
άι στο διάολο (ai sto dee-ah-o-lo)
“go to hell”
Commanding someone to go to the devil/hell.
5 / 5sexual
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.
2 / 5exclamation
γαμώτο (gah-mo-to)
“dammit / oh shit”
An exclamation of frustration derived from gamo.
4 / 5body part, insult
μουνί (moo-nee)
“cunt / pussy”
Female genitalia.
3 / 5body part, sexual
αρχίδια (ar-khee-dee-ah)
“bullshit / balls”
The physical testes.
4 / 5sexual
γαμώ (gah-mo)
“fuck”
The verb to engage in sexual intercourse.
4 / 5insult, sexual
πουτάνα (poo-tah-nah)
“whore / bitch”
A prostitute.