उल्लू (ullu)
What does उल्लू (ullu) mean? उल्लू (ullu) is a Hindi mild that translates to “fool / idiot” in English.
Literal Translation
owl
Meaning & Usage
"fool / idiot"
Owl; fool (owls symbolize foolishness in Indian culture, unlike Western wisdom).
Examples in the Wild
Ullu hai tu! (You are an owl/fool!)
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
Gentle insult. 'Ullu ka pattha' (son of an owl = idiot). Used in children's scolding and playful adult banter.
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“ass”
Buttocks; used in dozens of compounds.
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“asshole / faggot”
Receptive partner in anal sex; by extension, spineless or contemptible person.
चमार (chamar)
“untouchable”
Member of Dalit leatherworking caste; used as generic insult.
बहनचोद (behenchod/bhenchod)
“sisterfucker”
Person who has sexual relations with their own sister.
हरामी (harami)
“bastard / illegitimate”
Born of forbidden union; illegitimate child. From Arabic 'haram' (forbidden).
चूत (choot/chut)
“cunt / pussy”
Female genitalia; extremely vulgar anatomical term.
पेशाब (peshaab)
“piss”
Urine; used in scatological insults.