Tosser

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Very Casual

Meaning: British insult meaning an objectionable person; derived from masturbation.

英国骂人话,指令人讨厌的人;源自自慰。
Insulto británico para una persona desagradable; derivado de la masturbación.
イギリスの侮辱語。嫌なやつ。自慰行為から派生。
불쾌한 놈, 경멸스러운 사람 (영국 비속어)

'Tosser' is a British insult—someone contemptible or annoying. From 'tossing off' (masturbating). Like 'wanker' but slightly milder. Common insult for arrogant or annoying people.

'tosser'是英国骂人话——指可鄙或烦人的人。源自'tossing off(手淫)'。类似'wanker'但稍轻。常用来骂傲慢或烦人的人。
'Tosser' es un insulto británico: alguien despreciable o molesto. Proviene de 'tossing off' (masturbarse). Como 'wanker' pero algo más suave. Insulto habitual para personas arrogantes o molestas.
「tosser」はイギリスの侮辱語——軽蔑すべき人やうっとうしい人。「tossing off(自慰)」から来ています。「wanker」に似ていますが、やや軽め。傲慢な人やうっとうしい人への一般的な侮辱です。
경멸스러운 사람을 가리키는 영국 비속어. 원래 'toss off'(자위하다)에서 유래했지만, 지금은 일반적인 욕설로 쓰인다.

Examples

  1. He's such a tosser.
    他真是个讨厌鬼。
    Es un capullo.
    あいつは本当に嫌なやつだ。
    그 사람 정말 나쁜 놈이야.
  2. What a complete tosser.
    真是个十足的混蛋。
    Menudo capullo.
    なんて完全な嫌なやつだ。
    완전 쓰레기 같은 놈이네.
  3. Don't be a tosser.
    别当混蛋。
    No seas capullo.
    嫌なやつになるなよ。
    나쁜 놈이 되지 마.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɒsə/

Usage Guide

Context: insults, contempt

Tone: insulting, contemptuous

✓ Do Say

  • Tosser
    混蛋
    capullo
    嫌なやつ
    나쁜 놈
  • Complete tosser
    十足的混蛋
    capullo integral
    完全な嫌なやつ
    완전한 나쁜 놈

✗ Don't Say

  • Vulgar—avoid in formal settings
    粗俗——正式场合避免使用
    Vulgar — evitar en contextos formales
    下品——フォーマルな場面では避けること
    저속한 어원
  • Offensive insult
    攻击性侮辱
    Insulto ofensivo
    攻撃的な侮辱
    점잖지 않은 표현

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Origin & History

From 'toss off' (masturbate). Similar to 'wanker'—implying someone who does nothing useful. Commonly used for arrogant, selfish, or annoying people.

Etymology: From toss off (masturbate)

First recorded: Mid-20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Mid-20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British media

Regional notes: British/Australian.

Variations

TosserComplete tosserToss off

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