"Malaka" is a Greek slang word with a variety of different meanings, but literally meaning "man who masturbates". It is a commonly used profane Greek slang word that is often used as an insult, with its literal equivalent in English being "wanker". However, the meaning of the word varies depending on the tone and context used. For example, when referring to someone you hate, "Malaka" means "jerk", "asshole" or "motherfucker", while when describing someone you want to despise, it translates to "idiot", "stupid" or similar terms. On the other hand, when talking to a close friend, it can mean "Hey buddy" or "Come on, pal", "dude" or "mate". It is one of the most frequent words picked up by tourists and travelers to Greece and is not unusual among the younger Greek diaspora, even when the level of Greek is low. While the term is inappropriate and is traditionally used as a slur, it is acceptable and very commonly used among close friends, especially males, where it takes on a meaning similar to "dude" or "mate".