Maltese word for Christian Host used in Roman Catholic
mass as the body of Christ.
The word is used nationwide as a means of highlighting one's feeling, especially during
heated arguments.
Il-ostja Madonna!! - Holy host Madonna!! (similar meaning to '
holy shit!!')
Ha taghlqu dak l-ostja bieb?! - will you close that fucking door?!
x'il-ostja qed tghid, ja pufta! - What the fuck are you saying, you
fag!