What are Estonian slangs for "tough guy"?

Question

Hello. I'm interested in and am doing research on Estonian youth street and college slang. What are Estonian slangs for "tough guy" besides "’erős ember" and "lőva kees"? Please list as many Estonian slang translations as possible. :D

Answer 1

I am not sure where you have found expressions "erős ember" and "lőva kees". They do not make sense in Estonian. I asked some of my Estonian friends and these expressions did not sound Estonian to them either. Only expression we could think about was "kőva kutt". May be there are more. But I could not think about any other expression. I hope somebody else would be able to help you with them in that case.

Answer 2

Hey Jason,



I have noticed your interest in this and other colloquial phrases in different languages.

I did a similar research a few years ago...It is a shame that I can't help you with these languages. I hope you find someone.

Now, is there not a big risk in getting answers from here?

I mean it is so common for people to give 'funny' answers. Also, sometimes people give the right answers but without any other sound proof than saying that it is their native language.

I am positive that you are aware of these risks, just an observation.



Peace,

Answer 3

Agree with punasilv... Then there's "kõva mees"; and maybe "tuus mees" would also do. "Karm kutt"?

Ooh, an oldie! "Vintske sell" - but that's just funny these days.

Could it be i'm too old and that's why don't know much slang?



Anyways. Have a nice day. :)