Russian -> English
заебись
Fucking awesome; great.
/zɐjɪˈbʲisʲ/
zaebis’
zuh-yee-BEES
Russian -> English
Fucking awesome; great.
/zɐjɪˈbʲisʲ/
zaebis’
zuh-yee-BEES
заебись is a vulgar Russian slang expression meaning “fucking awesome,” “great,” or “excellent.” It expresses strong approval, excitement, or satisfaction. Depending on tone, it can also be sarcastic.
It is derived from the taboo verb ебать, so it is clearly profane. Use it with close friends or in informal settings, not in polite or professional conversation.
Less vulgar alternatives include отлично (“excellent”), классно (“cool/great”), супер (“super”), and здорово (“great”). A milder slang-like alternative is офигенно (“really awesome”), though that can still be informal.
Historically, it developed as part of a broad family of Russian intensifying slang built around the same taboo root. In modern usage, it is often used almost like an emphatic “awesome!” rather than literally.
Examples:
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