If you watch some modern Russian movies or TV shows, you will notice that the majority of law-breakers use this word for money rather than using the usual деньги . In fact, the word бабки is also used by criminals both large and small. This word is mostly used in casual talk, so you will never hear it from someone speaking in an official manner. The literal, somewhat rude meaning is “grandmas”, but the actual meaning is usually “money” or “bucks”. Here are the twenty frequently used Russian slang words to get you started: 1. Грузить – “To bore with too much talking”
