отморозок (otmorozok)
What does отморозок (otmorozok) mean? отморозок (otmorozok) is a Russian strong that translates to “psycho / thug / ruthless person” in English.
Literal Translation
frost-bitten one
Meaning & Usage
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"psycho / thug / ruthless person"
Someone whose moral senses have been frozen off — a person with no empathy, no fear, and no boundaries. An отморозок isn't just criminal; they're recklessly, mindlessly violent. The frostbite metaphor suggests their humanity has died from exposure, leaving only something dangerous.
Examples in the Wild
About a dangerously reckless driver or someone who starts fights for no reason: 'Он полный отморозок' (He's a complete psycho).