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Russia slang
Damn! Shoot! (literally "pancake," used as a mild expletive)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Russia
Formality
Informal.
blin (блин) means Damn! Shoot! (literally "pancake," used as a mild expletive). It is best read as russia slang associated with Russia.
"blin (блин)" means Damn! Shoot! (literally "pancake," used as a mild expletive). In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
damn (very common expletive, highly informal).
Damn it! The end! Disaster! (informal, strong expletive implying major trouble)
Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends)
Mild exclamation instead of blasphemy.
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or resignation.
An exclamation of exasperation or frustration.
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