The Lebanese language is a mix of Arabic, French, English, and some words we invented such as
wozze
. The
are hilariously weird. Here’s a guide to Lebanese slang words!
Asle
Definition:
adjective – original
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – used to describe a person who is dear to your heart; often a best friend
Example:
“Samir khaye l asle!”
Translation:
“Samir is my dear friend!”
Astaze
Definition:
adjective – professional
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – mind blowing
Example:
“Hayda l laptop ktir astaze!”
Translation:
“This laptop is mind blowing!”
Atel
Definition:
noun – death
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – amazing or cool
Example:
“L film ken ktir atel!”
Translation:
“The movie was amazing!”
Bkit
Definition:
verb – to cry
Lebanese slang meaning:
verb – to laugh hard
Example:
“Bkit lamma chefet this meme.”
Translation:
“I laughed hard when I saw this meme.”
Bsheel
Definition:
verb – to remove
Lebanese slang meaning:
to do something another person has suggested
Example:
X: “Baddik nruh 3a match l football?” Y: “Bsheel.”
Translation:
X: “Would you like to go to the football match?” Y: “I’m in.”
Khaze2
Definition:
verb – to tear or shred
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – used to describe something very cool
Example:
“L concert ken khaze2!”
Translation:
“The concert was amazing!”
Khosh bosh
Lebanese slang meaning:
noun – buddy
Example:
X: “Bta3refo la Samir?” Y: “Khosh bosh ana w yeh!”
Translation:
X: “Do you know Samir?” Y: “We’re buddies!”
Mukheef / mukheefe
Definition:
adjective – scary
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – someone or something that is amazing
Example:
“Siyarta mukheefe!”
Translation:
“Her car is awesome!”
Salbe
Definition:
adjective – negative
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – cool
Example:
X: “Chou ra2yik bi festane?” Y: “Ktir salbe!”
Translation:
X: “What do you think of my dress?” Y: “It’s super cool!”
Sakkarto / bakkalto
Definition:
verb – to close or seal
Lebanese slang meaning:
to ace a test
Example:
X: “Kif 3melet?” Y: “Bakkalto!”
Translation:
X: “How was the test?” Y: “I aced it!”
Tabashna
Definition:
verb – to fall down
Lebanese slang meaning:
verb – to fail
Example:
“tabashna bel exam.”
Translation:
“I failed the exam.”
Wozze / wozziye
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – vulgar
Example:
“Hayda l mahall ktir wozze.”
Translation:
“This place is too vulgar.”
Zahhit / zahte
Definition:
verb – to slide
Lebanese slang meaning:
verb – to tell someone you’re angry at to go away
Example:
X: “Please semehne.” Y: “Zahhit.”
Translation:
X: “Please, forgive me.” Y: “Go away.”
3ayoush / 3ayoushe
Definition:
comes from the word
alive
.
Lebanese slang meaning:
adjective – used to describe someone who is very excited about something.
Example:
X: “Ahla chi l sahra 3and Fadi!” Y: “Eh ktir 3ayoush!”
Translation:
X: “The parties at Fadi’s are the best!” Y: “Yeah he’s cool!”
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