balkanize

To split something (usually a state) apart, on a usually ethnic basis. This verb first appeared in the 1990's during the War in Bosnia, led by Croats, Serbs and Bosnians, which caused the demise of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). It is nowadays again popular with Kosovar Albanians trying to rip off a part of Serbia -Kosovo (15% of Serbian territory, imagine the US without Texas)- for themselves.

It seems highly unlikely to balkanize the USA.

by Ntex December 9, 2008

Balkanize

To split apart, or secede from, a union of states.

"You will not be free if you Balkanize the United States."

by Downstrike May 27, 2004

Balkanize

The action of adding meat to every possible dish.

Nevena balkanized her salad adding cvarci (fried porc fat) and prosciutto (dried meat).

Ana became sad when Francois refused his ratatouille to be balkanized with cevapi.

by eordeos June 25, 2017

Balkanrat

A slur towards the peoples of the Balkan Mountains. These people are Albanians, Bosnians, Serbians, Croatians, Kosovars (actually Albanians), Montenegrins (Usually Serbs), Bulgarians, Macedonians (actually Bulgarians), and Greeks

Q: Who do you think took my car?
A: Balkanrats are really into that these days

Q: Who were the terrorists who killed Franz Ferdinand?
A: They were a bunch of Balkanrats

Q: Who brought all those miserable looking hookers to the party?
A: Its that Balkanrat's family reunion

Q: Where can I get a smartphone for under 60 USD?
A: I know a Balkanrat who has a connection

Q: Can you guess who owes me a shitload of money?
A: Let me guess, a southern european and another five says he's a Balkanrat

by JustAnotherSlur November 8, 2011

Balkanization

Balkanization is the fragmentation of a larger region or state into smaller regions or states, which may be hostile or uncooperative with one another. It is usually caused by differences of ethnicity, culture, and religion and some other factors such as past grievances. The term is pejorative when sponsored or encouraged by a sovereign third party, it has been used as an accusation against such third party nations. Controversially, the term is often used by voices for the status quo to underscore the dangers of acrimonious or runaway secessionism.
Or for others that don't understand, Balkanization is when One country's government / people start to form hatred towards its neighbouring country. For example Macedonia hates Bulgaria, Greece and for the most Albania. Bulgaria hates Macedonia, Greece, Turkey and Serbia. Serbia hates Albania / Kosova, Greece, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Croatia. Everyone hates Slovakia because they insist they are in the Balkans. Greece hates Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey and Albania. Albania / Kosova hate Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Greece, Bulgaria and Croatia and Bosnia think they are better than everyone so they hate everyone but themselves.

Balkanization
verb
past tense: Balkanized; past participle: Balkanized
divide (a region or body) into smaller mutually hostile states or groups.
"ambitious neighbours would snatch pieces of territory, Balkanizing the country"

by notMaettix February 5, 2022

balkaria

Allies of Kabardia

kabardian obama kispek (obamas real last name) visited balkaria

by f3wl May 22, 2023

Balkandad

Some tiktoker that hates parsley and tries to be Balkan.

HEY BALKANDAD UPLOADED A NEW TIKTOK
SHUT THE FUCK UP NO ONE CARES

by KingzJevon January 11, 2024