Asi

German

Etymology

From asozial (“antisocial”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈazi/

Noun

Asi m (genitive Asis, plural Asis)

  1. (colloquial, pejorative) chav (working-class person, typically associated with low education, aggressive behaviour, and/or vulgarity in lifestyle, clothing, and speech)
    Hier in dem Viertel wohnen echt nur noch Asis.
    There are nothing but chavs living in this neighbourhood anymore.
  2. (colloquial, pejorative) someone who behaves anti-socially or selfishly in a particular situation
    Boa, du Asi, gib mir mein Handy wieder!
    Whoa, you thief, give me back my mobile!

Usage notes

  • As is often the case with pejorative terms, this word may be turned into rather a proud self-designation by some people.
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