حیز (Hîz)

//hiːz//homophobic slur, gendered, sorani

What does حیز (Hîz) mean? حیز (Hîz) is a Kurdish severe that translates to “faggot / whore / pussy” in English.

faggot / prostitute / coward

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"faggot / whore / pussy"

Depending on context and gender, it means a promiscuous woman, a gay man, or a deeply cowardly man.

Screamed during a massive brawl at someone who refuses to fight: 'Were derewe, Hîz!' (Come outside, coward!)