Ruzzian

English

Etymology

Neologism following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Blend of Russian +‎ Z, using the Russian Z (Z) symbol in Russian propaganda to mock the Russian invasion of Ukraine. See Z (Z) for more information. Analyzable as Ruzzia +‎ -n.

Adjective

Ruzzian (not comparable)

  1. (slang, derogatory) Alternative spelling of Russian.
    • 2022 September 29, Reuters Fact Check, “Fact Check-Clip of Russian television presenter dubbed with fabricated satirical subtitles”, in Reuters‎:
      One individual shared the clip via Twitter and said: "Wow Ruzzian state TV... Gets real".
    • 2022 October 1, Isabelle Khurshudyan, “Searching for bodies with the Ukrainian captain collecting Russian corpses”, in Washington Post‎:
      Anton got custom lettering for the bumper of one of his cars: "Collector of corpses of Ruzzian soldiers."

Noun

Ruzzian (plural Ruzzians)

  1. (slang, derogatory) Alternative spelling of Russian.
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