отстой (otstoy)
What does отстой (otstoy) mean? отстой (otstoy) is a Russian mild that translates to “crap / garbage / sucks” in English.
Literal Translation
sediment / dregs
Meaning & Usage
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"crap / garbage / sucks"
Youth slang meaning something is terrible, low-quality, or pathetic. 'Этот фильм — отстой' (This movie is crap). Like 'отстоявшаяся вода' (stagnant water), the metaphor is of something that's settled to the bottom and gone stale.
Examples in the Wild
A teenager about a boring class: 'Полный отстой' (Total crap). About a bad restaurant: 'Еда — отстой.'