Russian Immigrants Slang

Examples of the Slang of Russian Immigrants

• Amerikosy – Look close at the spelling of the word and you could probably guess that it has something to do with America. The word actually means “citizen of the United States.”
• Amurik – Do not get this confused with the first definition above. This particular word means “a person convicted of the rape of a minor.”
• Zagnut – If you hear this word (which is probably pronounced different from how it is spelled) you may want to be cautious. This word means “to con or exaggerate.”
• Zadrota – If someone calls you by this name, it is not a compliment. This word is the Russian slang for the word “idiot or moron.”
• Tibrit – Listen closely then run to safety if you hear this word. It means “to steal.”
• Torcok – This word refers to a drug addict.
• Tocit – If you are hungry then this is the word to use because it means “to eat.”
• Obaldenny – Finally a word of praise! This word means “awesome, brilliant or great.”
• Otlivat – If ever you see or hear this word it simply means to “take a leak.”
• Otlipat – Much different from the above mentioned word, this word refers to having a hangover.
• Havka – Once again if you find yourself hungry then you will want to use this word that simply means food.
• Hrusty – You would not know by the looks of the word alone that it actually means “money” or “bills.” The literal translation is “crackling ones” however this word means “money” amongst Russians.
• Jablofon – If you hear this word in passing you will know that it means “apple phone