W mordę jeża
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What it means
Literally “in the hedgehog’s snout.” A mild, funny, and very popular exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or annoyance without using real swear words.
Vocabulary
- morda — snout / face (informal)
- jeż — hedgehog
Grammar note
Accusative 'mordę' + Genitive 'jeża'.
Cultural context
Classic 'clean' slang, famously used by characters in Polish sitcoms (e.g., Świat według Kiepskich).
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