If you’ve been tuning into the Albanian political scene lately, you’ve probably noticed a whole new vocabulary taking over the streets and airwaves. It’s the distinct, unapologetic dialect of the Flamingo Crew—a mix of sharp satire, righteous anger, and brilliant wordplay aimed squarely at the ruling elite.

To the uninitiated, it sounds like a secret code. But to those in the know, it’s a masterclass in political trolling. Here is the definitive glossary of the 12 words and phrases only the Flamingo Crew truly understands.

1. Ju erdhi fundi

• Literal translation: Your end has come.

• The Flamingo Meaning: “Pack your bags, gentlemen.” This is the ultimate countdown clock for corrupt politicians. It’s the collective realization that the curtain is finally falling on the old way of doing business.

2. Spak you Rama

• The Flamingo Meaning: A genius linguistic mashup. It simultaneously translates to “Hey SPAK (Special Anti-Corruption Structure), you should really investigate Edi Rama,” while carrying a very specific, phonetically English attitude. It’s polite accountability wrapped in a spicy burrito.

3. Albania is not for sale

• The Flamingo Meaning: “Stop treating our country like your private real estate portfolio.” This is a fierce reminder to the oligarchs and officials that coastlines, mountains, and historic land belong to the people—not to the highest bidder under the table.

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4. Hapni Krahun

• Literal translation: Make way / Step aside.

• The Flamingo Meaning: “Move, get out the way.” It’s the verbal equivalent of a bulldozer clearing out political dead weight to let fresh energy through.

5. RnB & BnB

• The Flamingo Meaning: No, this isn’t a rhythm and blues concert, and it’s definitely not a cozy bed-and-breakfast. In the Flamingo dictionary, this is a brand-new artistic genre that translates directly to: “You belong in a prison cell.”

6. Ke me e hangër

• Literal translation: You’re going to eat it.

• The Flamingo Meaning: The law of political karma. You reap exactly what you sow. If you’ve been cooking up corruption for years, the Flamingo Crew promises you’re finally going to have to swallow the results.

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7. Edi Rama Ka mbaru, ka mbaru, ka mbaru

• Literal translation: Edi Rama is finished, is finished, is finished.

• The Flamingo Meaning: The political broken record we all love to play. It’s the ultimate chant of finality—said three times for maximum emphasis, just in case he didn’t hear it the first two times.

8. Ju ka dale boja

• Literal translation: Your ink has washed out.

• The Flamingo Meaning: “The show is over, we can see your real face.” The cheap paint job of political propaganda has peeled off, leaving the ugly reality exposed to everyone.

9. Hands off Narta

• The Flamingo Meaning: A line drawn in the sand (literally). Narta Lagoon is a natural treasure, and this phrase is a fierce warning to developers and corrupt officials to keep their greedy hands off Albania’s protected ecosystems.

10. Flamin-go? Flamin.stay!

• The Flamingo Meaning: The ultimate rallying cry of resistance. The corrupt politicians might want the youth, the activists, and the critical voices to “go” packing out of the country, but the Crew has news for them: we aren’t going anywhere. We are staying right here to fix this place.

11. Anulloje at ligj

• The Flamingo Meaning: “Cancel that law!” Specifically targeting Law 21/2024, this is the Crew’s rallying cry against legislation tailored to benefit the few at the expense of the many.

12. Rrama jepe doreheqjen

• The Flamingo Meaning: “Just resign now.”

The Flamingo Note: Look, Edi, we know you love art, fashion, and long-winded speeches. But consider this the ultimate style advice: resigning is so in right now. It’s chic. It’s vintage. Just pack up the sneakers, hand over the keys, and give it a try!

Which Flamingo Crew phrase is your favorite to yell at the TV?