Gortz (en. Gortz)

/gɔʁts/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Someone who has a shabby or unkempt appearance.
This clothing is really gortz, it should be replaced.
Ce vêtement est vraiment gortz, il devrait être remplacé.
Someone who is considered not very respectable.
He hangs out with gortz people, it's not good for his reputation.
Il traîne avec des gens gortz, ce n'est pas bon pour sa réputation.
Refers to an unfavorable or degrading situation.
His attitude in the meeting was gortz, he could have behaved better.
Son attitude dans la réunion était gortz, elle aurait pu mieux se comporter.

Etymology

A slang term likely derived from verlan or a regional language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a gortz style
to have a shabby style
avoir un style gortz
it's gortz
it's of poor quality
c'est gortz
not to be gortz
to be respectable or of quality
ne pas être gortz

Related Words

gortzeux
A person who behaves in a gortz manner.
gortzeux
gortzing
The act of criticizing something that is gortz.
gortzing

Slang Meanings

Refers to inappropriate or disappointing behavior.
His attitude at the party was really gortz.
Son attitude à la fête était vraiment gortz.
A poor choice of clothing or style.
He wore gortz shoes with his suit.
Il a mis des chaussures gortz avec son costume.