Zajebicie

Zajebicie is a Polish slang noun used in informal speech to express a high degree of intensity, typically in a positive sense. In practice, it refers to something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or striking, such as a performance, event, or achievement. The term is widely understood among speakers of contemporary Polish, especially in youth culture and online communities, but it carries vulgar connotations and is inappropriate in formal contexts or polite conversation.

Etymology and related forms: zajebicie derives from the root zajeb-, which is linked to the verb zajebać (to screw up or to smash in, depending on context). The word is part of a family of slang forms built around this root, including zajebisty (awesome) and zajebiście (extremely well). The noun form can carry varying tonal shades depending on intonation and context; in some settings it may be used playfully, while in others it could be perceived as crude or disrespectful.

Usage notes: Because zajebicie is explicitly vulgar, its use is largely restricted to casual speech, entertainment media, and online discourse. Non-native speakers, or audiences outside informal environments, should avoid it in favor of neutral terms like “bardzo dobre” or “świetnie.” The word’s acceptability varies by region, social group, and the speaker’s intention.

See also: zajebiście, zajebisty, jebać.