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    10+ Lebanese slang words you must know

    By Grace HovsepianJanuary 9, 2018Updated:March 11, 2020
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    The Lebanese language is a mix of Arabic, French, English, and some words we invented such as

    wozze

    . The

    expressions

    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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