Bellend

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Very Casual

Meaning: An idiot; a stupid or contemptible person.

蠢货;愚蠢或可鄙的人。
Un idiota; una persona estúpida o despreciable.
バカ、愚かで軽蔑すべき人。
멍청이; 어리석거나 경멸할 만한 사람.

A crude insult referring to the glans of the penis (which is bell-shaped). Used to describe someone who's being stupid, inconsiderate, or generally annoying. It's ruder than 'idiot' or 'fool' but not as strong as the strongest profanity. Common in British banter, especially among men.

一个粗俗的侮辱语,指的是阴茎头部(形状像钟)。用来形容某人愚蠢、不体贴或普遍令人讨厌。比'笨蛋'或'傻瓜'更粗鲁,但不如最强烈的脏话。在英国人之间的玩笑中很常见,尤其是男性之间。
Un insulto vulgar que se refiere al glande del pene (que tiene forma de campana). Se usa para describir a alguien que está siendo estúpido, desconsiderado o generalmente molesto. Es más grosero que 'idiota' o 'tonto', pero no tan fuerte como la peor palabrota. Común en las bromas británicas, especialmente entre hombres.
ペニスの亀頭(ベルの形をしている)を指す下品な侮辱語。愚かな、思いやりのない、または全般的に迷惑な人を表すのに使われる。「idiot」や「fool」よりも下品だが、最も強い卑語ほどではない。イギリスのからかいの場、特に男性の間でよく使われる。
남성 성기의 귀두(종 모양)를 가리키는 저속한 욕설입니다. 어리석거나, 배려 없거나, 전반적으로 짜증나는 사람을 묘사할 때 사용됩니다. 'idiot'이나 'fool'보다는 거칠지만 가장 강한 욕설만큼은 아닙니다. 영국식 농담에서, 특히 남성들 사이에서 흔히 쓰입니다.

Examples

  1. Don't be such a bellend.
    别那么蠢。
    No seas tan imbécil.
    そんなバカなことするなよ。
    그런 멍청이처럼 굴지 마.
  2. He's acting like a complete bellend.
    他表现得像个十足的蠢货。
    Está actuando como un imbécil total.
    あいつは完全にアホみたいに振る舞っている。
    그 사람 완전 멍청이처럼 행동하고 있어.
  3. What a bellend move that was.
    那真是蠢到家了。
    Vaya jugada de imbécil.
    なんてバカな行動だったんだ。
    정말 멍청한 짓이었다.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛlend/

Usage Guide

Context: insults, frustration, banter

Tone: crude, insulting

✓ Do Say

  • Bellend
    蠢货
    Imbécil
    バカ
    멍청이
  • Such a bellend
    真蠢
    Menudo imbécil
    本当にバカ
    진짜 멍청이
  • Complete bellend
    十足的蠢货
    Un imbécil total
    完全にバカ
    완전 멍청이

✗ Don't Say

  • Not workplace appropriate
    不适合在工作场合使用
    No es apropiado para el trabajo
    職場では不適切
    직장에서 사용하기에 부적절
  • Ruder than it might sound to Americans
    对美国人来说比听起来更粗鲁
    Más grosero de lo que pueda parecer a los estadounidenses
    アメリカ人が思うより下品な言葉
    미국인이 느끼는 것보다 훨씬 거친 표현

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Origin & History

The term comes from the bell-shaped tip of the penis. It became popular as an insult in the late 20th century, spreading particularly through British youth culture. Like many anatomical insults, it reduces someone to a body part—in this case, a particularly undignified one.

Etymology: From the bell shape of the glans penis

First recorded: Late 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Late 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: The Inbetweeners

Regional notes: Distinctly British. Not commonly used in American English.

Variations

BellendBell-endComplete bellend

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