ٹَٹّا
ṭaṭṭāmasculine
The Punjabi slang term for "balls" is ٹَٹّا (ṭaṭṭā). Wiktionary also lists ٹَٹّے (ṭaṭṭe).
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ٹَٹّا | ṭaṭṭā | masculine |
| ٹَٹّے | ṭaṭṭe | masculine, plural |
This term is used as a vulgar slang word for testicles.
Which one should you use?
ٹَٹّا is the singular masculine form, while ٹَٹّے is the plural masculine form.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ٹَٹّا and its plural form are considered vulgar slang.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms are masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
ṭaṭṭā
Did you know?
- Punjabi uses different scripts for the same word, so ٹَٹّا is written in Shahmukhi for Pakistani Punjabis and ਟੱਟਾ in Gurmukhi for Indian Punjabis.
- While the word is vulgar, it is frequently used in 'jugat', a traditional Punjabi form of witty, improvised roasting and comedic banter.
- While ٹَٹّے is used as slang for 'balls', it can also be used metaphorically in Punjabi to describe someone who is acting incredibly brave or foolishly reckless.
Example sentences for Punjabi are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “balls” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
