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ボロクソ

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Meanings

1

na-adjective, noun

worthless; shitty; terrible

usually written using kana alone

Strongly negative colloquial evaluation; often used with 言う to mean 'to badmouth' or 'to tear to pieces'. The literal components mean 'rags and shit', giving it a vulgar, emphatic tone.

2

na-adjective, noun

disparaging; demeaning; insulting

usually written using kana alone

Describes speech or attitude that is harshly critical and belittling. Often used adverbially as ボロクソに to modify verbs like 言う, 書く, 批判する.