Meaning:
Also: “Sebiks”, “Seba”, the latter being a contraction/diminutive form of the male given name “Sebastian”, is a derogatory designation for a male low-intelligence, low-class, low-income scum of the streets.
Category: Driving
Złotówa
Meaning:
Lit. “a big coin” or “a big złoty” is a slang term for a taxi driver. Polish złoty (PLN) is the local currency and the 1 PLN coin (worth about 0.25 USD) is often used by those who still pay in cash.
Z buta
Meaning:
Lit. “from the shoe” means “on foot”, as opposed to by car. It is usually used to provide an estimated time of travel from A to B by walking.
Niemiec płakał, jak sprzedawał
Meaning
Lit. “The German cried as he was selling” is the ultimate sales pitch employed by Polish dealers of cars previously used beyond the western border.
Suszarka
Meaning:
Lit. “a hairdryer”. This is how Polish drivers refer to speed guns used by traffic police. The devices are obviously hated, especially by those handed a speeding ticket.