Bhojpuri profanity
The profane words used in Bhojpuri language can be divided into several categories.
Profanity related to birds and animals
Such profane words are used to imply the quality to the birds and animals in the person the words are being used. Some of such words are:- giddha : Vulture
- gadaha : Ass
- Sanp : Snake
- Banar : Monkey
- Kutti : Bitch
- Uruwa : Owl
- Suwari : Pig
- Bael : Ox
- Kukkur : Dog
- Ghora : Horse
Profanity related to bad habits
| Bhojpuri | Romanized | English meaning |
| parlāyā | lazy person. | |
| piyakkar̤ | drunkard |
Profanity related to kinship or sex relations
Due to patriarchy in the society women are generally the first target of these words. Abuse to one's mother, sister or daughter sounds more pinching.- sāra : Literally means wife's brother or sibling-in-law. The redundant form saravā is also used.