ContextWord · Ages 10-80 · In use
osti
One of the most common Québec swear words (from 'hostie', the communion wafer). Used for frustration, surprise or emphasis. Often typed as 'sti'.
Osti, j'ai oublié mon lunch. (Damn, I forgot my lunch.)
For parents and educators
It's swearing, so it's about your house rules. It's not aimed at anyone, unlike an insult. 'Sti' in a text is the same word.
Where it came from
Québec swearing ('sacres') is built from Catholic church words.
Also heard as
esti, ostie, stie, sti