жопа мира (zhopa mira)
What does жопа мира (zhopa mira) mean? жопа мира (zhopa mira) is a Russian moderate that translates to “middle of nowhere / the armpit of the world” in English.
Literal Translation
ass of the world
Meaning & Usage
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"middle of nowhere / the armpit of the world"
A remote, undesirable, godforsaken place. When a Russian says a town is the 'жопа мира,' they mean it's so far from civilization that it might as well be on another planet. The image is vivid — it's the body part of the world that nobody wants to look at.
Examples in the Wild
When posted to a remote military base: 'Меня отправили в жопу мира' (They sent me to the ass of the world). Also about a terrible vacation destination.