also: べらんめい
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).
"You idiot, what the hell are you talking about!" he shouted.
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
He is a true Tokyoite and takes pride in his Edokko spirit.
Standard kana spelling for this Edo-dialect interjection and noun.
Variant spelling; both べらんめえ and べらんめい are used.
Developed in Edo speech from the abusive expression べらぼうめ, with the elongated form べらぼうめえ contracting to べらんめえ.