kıçını yırtmak
What does kıçını yırtmak mean? kıçını yırtmak is a Turkish moderate that translates to “to bust one's ass / to work extremely hard” in English.
Literal Translation
to tear one's ass
Meaning & Usage
"to bust one's ass / to work extremely hard"
To work extremely hard, to the point of tearing your backside.
Examples in the Wild
Kıçımı yırttım bu iş için! (I busted my ass for this job!)
When to Use It
Context
- Casual conversations with friends
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Vulgar expression for extreme effort.
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