Эрэфия

Russian

Etymology

Derived from РФ (RF), an acronym for Росси́йская Федера́ция (Rossíjskaja Federácija, Russian Federation).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɪˈrɛfʲɪjə]

Proper noun

Эрэ́фия • (Erɛ́fijaf inan (genitive Эрэ́фии)

  1. (derogatory, humorous, Internet slang) Russia.

Usage notes

Used by the Russian blogosphere to poke fun of poor social conditions and corruption in their own country.

Declension

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Ukrainian: Ере́фія (Eréfija)