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Rude Insults

болва́н

bolvan

Blockhead; fool

Usage

Usually aimed at a man for a foolish action. The word also has unrelated technical meanings.

Related forms / spellings: болваны

Example

Вот я болван, удалил нужную папку.

What a fool I am; I deleted the folder I needed.

Intensity is approximate and depends on context and tone. English translations are approximate equivalents. This curated selection is not a complete dictionary; mild expressions can still be inappropriate in formal conversation.

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