Do dupy
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What it means
Literally “to the ass.” Means rubbish, terrible, worthless — used to dismiss something as completely useless or awful. One of the most common vulgar expressions in Polish.
Vocabulary
- do — to
- dupa — ass / backside (vulgar)
Grammar note
'Dupy' is the genitive of 'dupa' after 'do'.
Cultural context
Despite being vulgar, 'do dupy' is used so frequently it barely registers as offensive in casual conversation.
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