Georgian slang () is the colloquial terminology of Georgian, a Kartvelian language that is an official language of Georgia.Sukhishvili, p. 25 One of the first to document Georgian slang was a lexicographer and diplomat under King Vakhtang VI, Prince Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani.Bregadze, p. 192
Georgian also has a variety of highly inflammatory and vulgar slurs, that develops into Georgian profanity.Beridze, p. 264 With the rapid development of technology, Georgian is also actively utilizing the terms from the internet slang, predominantly the Anglicisms, through Georgianizing them with its own complex rules of conjugation and suffixes.Beridze, p. 270 Some Georgian lexicographers and scholars highly criticize the increasing slang takeover, proposing to ban it, while others maintain it is a globalSukhishvili, p. 26 phenomenon for any language and probably irreversible.Beridze, pp. 270-271
Phrases For exact and comprehensive pronunciation of words and phrases, especially ones written with the apostrophes, the rules of romanization of Georgian and IPA are essential.
A au - oh dear.Rayfield, location: 19570 aadga - used to describe a situation when a person visits another party without an invitation, possibly with a dangerous intent.Bregadze, p. 9 abams - used to describe a person who tries to flirt, pick up or seduce a girl. abdaubda - nonsense.Rayfield, location: 980 abizhnik'i - a person who hurts and disrespects a person in purpose but with no actual reason. The term is derived from Russian obizhat (обижать).Bregadze, p. 10 abirzhavebs - a person who is simply hanging out and killing time in his neighborhood or area of residence. abolebs - used to describe a situation when a person is actively trying to lie to someone about something. abrakhunebs - used to describe a situation when a person is actively telling silly things to someone about something. Term literally means "hitting something loudly". avarda - used to describe a moment when a person was deceived and lied to or easily provoked over something.Bregadze, p. 11 azrzea - used to describe a person who is well aware of things in life, is smart and that won't be deceived easily.Bregadze, p. 12 azrze mosuli - used to describe a person who is well aware of things in life, is smart and that won't be deceived easily. atianshi - used to describe a moment when a person guesses something and gets right on point. Term literally means "you got right in 10". aiasnebs - used to describe a situation when a person tries to settle and debate a dispute with a conflicting party. The term is derived from Russian yasni (ясный).Bregadze, p. 13Beridze, p. 267 ak'imarebs - used to describe a person who is sleepy. ak'repilia - used to descirbe a person who is angry. amariazhebs - used to describe a person who is actively peacocking, signaling and flexing stuff; wants to stand out. anabana - extremely easy. The term derives from word "alphabet".Rayfield, location: 13575 ap'ina - used to describe a moment when a person pinned something on the internet. azhrialebs - used to describe a person who is crazy. The term literally means "a person who is shaking".Bregadze, p. 14 ar arsebobs - means "oh no way"; describing something impressive and unbelievable. The term literally means "it does not exist". asiani - used to describe a person who is right on point; who is right and correct. The term means "a person of 100", as a word asi means 100.Bregadze, p. 15 asi ts'eli - never; The term literally means "100 years". asts'ia - used to describe a situation when a person steals something. The term literally means to "pick up something".Bregadze, p. 16 asts'orebs - used to describe a situation when something cool, fun and extraordinary is happening; good vibe. The term literally means "something is making this right". at'mask'a - a support one may receive in a quarrel or a fight.Bregadze, p. 17 aprens - used to describe a person who likes something or someone intensely. The term literally means "a person who makes it fly".Bregadze, p. 18 apanat'ebs - used to describe a person who likes something or someone intensely. The term literally means "a person who makes it to be a fan". apuilebs - used to describe a situation when a person is smoking a cigarette. aghua - new-born baby.Rayfield, location: 24487 aukht'a - to argue with someone or debate in an aggressive manner. auria - to cause a disturbance and make a scene. audo - to run away cowardly; to flee. autsva - to run away cowardly; to flee. aitesa - to run away cowardly; to flee. aagdo - to get a woman or an item with deception or manipulation. ach'ama - to lie and deceive someone. The term literally means "to feed someone with something".Bregadze, p. 21 akhekhines - to get a long sentence in prison. The term literally means "one who was forced to clean something". akhvari - a sly, dangerous and despicable person with no moral compass. akhvevs - used to describe a person who tries to flirt, pick up or seduce a girl. akht'ajana - tomboy.Rayfield, location: 29875
B bandzi - a person who is considered a loser or an item that is cheap and of low quality.Bregadze, p. 24 bach'ia - sissy, coward. The term literally means a "leveret".Rayfield, location: 262322 baiti - a cosy and comfortable apartment. The term is derived from Hebrew bayt.Beridze, p. 268 bazari - a loud conversation. The term is derived from word bazaar.Bregadze, p. 23 bazari araa - when agreeing on something in a confirming manner; yes; absolutely. The term literally means "there is no bazaar". batki - a hard hit or kick; fight.Rayfield, location: 255698 baro - hi; hey; hello. The term is more used in Tbilisi and is probably derived from Armenian barev (բարև).Bregadze, p. 25 bast'i-bubu - shindy; noisy music.Rayfield, location: 261875 bit'i - an experienced and streetsmart person. The term is derived from Russian bityi (битый).Bregadze, p. 26 bidza - a powerful older man with connections and means. The term literally means an "uncle". blat'i - connections and privilege through a powerful social circle. The term is derived from Russian mafia verbiage, po blatu (по блату). blat'noi - an arrogant and cocky person; one that has blat'i. bliq'vi - silly, stupid person. bndu - silly; stupid.Rayfield, location: 256691 bote - silly; stupid.Rayfield, location: 256934 bozi - snitch; an informant. The term literally means a "prostitute". bolo goimi - extremely unsuccessful, useless, and worthless person; a major loser. The term literally means "the last goimi". The term goimi derives from Hebrew goy. bulk'i - person who is easily defeated in recreational games; a sweet and pleasant person. The term derives from Russian bulka (булка) literally meaning "small loaf".Bregadze, p. 27 bukhoi - drunk and intoxicated. The term is derived from Russian mafia verbiage, bukhoy (бухой).Bregadze, p. 28 but'ia - peevish, sulky person.Rayfield, location: 259962
Ch chamichumi - tiny noise.Rayfield, location: 292824 chanchura - clumsy.Rayfield, location: 247194 chasaq'lap'i - yummy; cute.Rayfield, location: 298816 chazmanuli - well dressed person; a fashionista.Bregadze, p. 152 chaktseuli - extremely wealthy person.Bregadze, p. 156 cherchet'i - silly; stupid person.Rayfield, location: 303822 chipchipa - person speaking with a toothless mouth or a lisp.Rayfield, location: 291367 chmori - a coward. The term is derived from Russian chmo (чмо).Kurdadze, p. 6Bregadze, p. 158
Ch' ch'edavs - used to describe a situation when a person likes something or someone intensely. The term literally means "something is glitching".Bregadze, p. 166 ch'ink'a - impish, mischievous troublemaker; gremlin.Rayfield, location: 250587 ch'ich'ik'o - a cab driver. ch'relach'rula - something mixed with of all different colours.Rayfield, location: 251585 ch'uk'ch'uk'i - chatting; gossiping.Rayfield, location: 237168 ch'uch'rut'ana - small hole, gap or crack.Rayfield, location: 248694 ch'uch'q'una - peevish person.Rayfield, location: 252034
D daalaik'a - used to describe a moment when a person pushed a like button on something on the internet; The term literally comes from English word "like".Beridze, p. 265 daaq'ene - cut the crap; stop talking or doing nonsense.Rayfield, location: 33124 dagugla - used to describe a moment when a person searched for something on the internet; The term literally comes from "google". daik'ide - take it easy; don't worry about it. The term literally means to "make something hang on yourself".Bregadze, p. 56 dalink'a - used to describe a moment when a person linked something on the internet; The term literally comes from English word "link". dap'ost'a - used to describe a moment when a person posted something on the internet; The term literally comes from English word "post". dat'rola - used to describe a moment when a person trolled someone on the internet; The term literally comes from English word "trolling". dasina - used to describe a moment when a person read a message from someone on the internet; The term literally comes from English word "seen". daasheara - used to describe a moment when a person shared something on the internet; The term literally comes from English word "share". daugula - used to describe a moment when a person pushed a love button on something on the internet; The term literally means "to heart something".Beridze, p. 266 dast'oini - used to describe a person who is honorable and respectable. The term is dervied from Russian dastoynny (достойный).Kurdadze, p. 2Bregadze, p. 59 dishovi - used to describe something that is of poor quality and is cheap. The term is derived from Russian desheviy (дешёвый).Bregadze, p. 63 dvizhenia - exciting life news and deeds. The term is derived from Russian dvizheniye (движение) meaning "movement". dabolili - stoned.Bregadze, p. 52 dabredilo - used as an enthusiastic greeting to a close friend, especially if parties haven't met for a long time. The term literally means "you're dead". dagaza - to run or go somewhere fast. The term is derived from a word "gas".Bregadze, p. 53 daglija - used to describe a situation when something fun, entertaining and extraordinary happens. dagnari - a fight. dagruzuli - a person who is on a bad mood. The term is derived from Russian gruzit (грузить), meaning to "load". dakali - woman's best female friend. The term literally means "sister-woman".Rayfield, location: 57357 damp'ali - a sly, dangerous and unpleasant person. The term literally means "something that is rotten".Bregadze, p. 57 damrt'q'meli - a brave person; fighter. The term literally means "someone who can hit". damughamebuli - some kind of skill that someone is professional and very good at. dakhura - used to describe a moment when something or someone is super fun, entertaining or extraordinary. The term literally means "to close something".Bregadze, p. 171 daheiteba - to hate someone or something. The term is derived from English.Beridze, p. 269 dahaideba - to hide something from someone; to hide an ad. The term is derived from English. de - mommy.Rayfield, location: 63351 dedik'o - mommy.Rayfield, location: 63357 derski - a troublemaker; it also refers to a bold, brave, fun and cool thing, event or a person. The term is derived from Russian derzkyi (дерзкий).Bregadze, p. 62 dondlo - clumsy; lazy.Rayfield, location: 66005 done - trendy, cool, great.Rayfield, location: 69567 dozana - hell.Rayfield, location: 65828 doq'lap'ia - silly; dolt.Rayfield, location: 66175
Dz dzaan - very.Rayfield, location: 252587 dzaghli - a cop. The term literally means a "dog".Bregadze, p. 161 dzigdzigi - party; having fun. The term literally means "shaking, trembling".Rayfield, location: 254026 dzmak'atsi - man's best male friend. The term literally means "brother-man".Rayfield, location: 254159