also: べらんめい
interjection
you idiot!; bloody fool!
Derogatory Edo-dialect interjection used to insult someone, similar to 'you fool!' or 'you idiot!'. Strongly associated with the rough speech of old Tokyo (Edokko).
「べらんめえ、何言ってやがるんだ！」と彼は怒鳴った。
"You idiot, what the hell are you talking about!" he shouted.
noun
true Tokyoite; Edo native
Refers to a person born and raised in Edo/Tokyo, especially one who embodies the stereotypical Edokko character: quick-tempered, straightforward, and using rough dialect. Often used with a sense of pride or nostalgia.
See also: 江戸っ子
彼は生粋のべらんめえで、江戸っ子気質を誇りにしている。
He is a true Tokyoite and takes pride in his Edokko spirit.
Derived from the Edo dialect phrase べらんめえ口調 (beranmee kuchou), a rough and direct manner of speaking. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is strongly associated with the working-class culture of old Edo.