τενεκές (teh-neh-kes)
What does τενεκές (teh-neh-kes) mean? τενεκές (teh-neh-kes) is a Greek moderate that translates to “empty-headed idiot” in English.
Literal Translation
tin can
Meaning & Usage
01
"empty-headed idiot"
Meaning someone's head is completely hollow and only makes noise, like a tin can.
Examples in the Wild
Είναι εντελώς τενεκές. (He is a complete tin can.)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
A great vintage insult.
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
πούστης (poos-tees)
“faggot / bastard”
A derogatory slur for a homosexual man.