twat
word
Definition
A highly offensive British slang word used as a strong insult, either meaning a very stupid or annoying person, or as a vulgar term for female genitalia.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely offensive and vulgar; often considered the strongest insult in UK English. Do not use in formal or polite situations. In American English, its meaning is not always known but remains insulting. Major taboo, especially as a term for female anatomy.
Spanish: idiota - imbécil (vulgar) - coño (muy ofensivo)Portuguese (BR): idiota (gíria, ofensivo) - boceta (muito ofensivo)Portuguese (PT): idiota (gíria, ofensivo) - cona (muitíssimo ofensivo)Chinese (Simplified): 笨蛋（粗俗）- 阴道（极其冒犯）Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋（粗俗）- 陰道（極其冒犯）Hindi: मूर्ख (बहुत अभद्र) - योनि (बेहद आपत्तिजनक)Arabic: أبله (بذيء) - مهبل (مهين جدًا)Bengali: চুদি - গাধা (অপমানজনক)Russian: гондон - идиот (мат)Japanese: まんこ - バカ (侮辱的)Vietnamese: đồ ngu - con đĩ (tục tĩu)Korean: 씨발년 - 멍청이 (모욕적)Turkish: orospu - dangalak (ağır hakaret)Urdu: کمینی - احمق (انتہائی توہین آمیز)Indonesian: brengsek - tolol (sangat kasar)
Example Sentences
She got angry when he called her a twat.
basic
Don't call anyone a twat. It's very rude.
basic
In the UK, twat is a serious insult.
basic
He cut me off in traffic—what a twat!
natural
Don't be such a twat; listen to what I'm saying.
natural
He dropped his keys down a drain and muttered, "I'm such a twat."
natural