Glossary of Slang Words
Glossary of Slang Words
Glossary of Slang Words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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Adab |
Water closet or toilet. It is Al Kaneef in standard Arabic. |
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Ajjar |
It is originally Persian and means pickled vegetables. |
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Al Hayrat |
It is the plural of “Hayer”, pearl fishery, which is a shallow area in the middle of deep water. |
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Al Hor |
A big rectangular-shaped hole in the ground, which was often used in the irrigation ditch (Al Yazrah) to draw water from wells by using bulls. “A bull in a Hor” is said of a person who lacks experience in life. |
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Al Mahmal |
A wooden ship used for carrying passengers and transporting luggage and animals. |
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Al Manameh |
A high bench made of palm fronds or wood, used to sit or sleep on in summer. |
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Al Maqeedh |
Relaxation and spending hot summers in oases, mountains or agricultural areas. |
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Al Matareh |
Its singular is “Matrah”, which means cotton filled cover. Al Tarha is a cloth used to cover the shoulders such as the bridal veil (used for head and shoulders) |
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Al Mathehab |
Morals. |
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Al Medani/ Al Medni |
The goat that is about to give birth. |
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Al Mehmas |
Coffee roaster: a metal long-handled roasting spatula for stirring coffee beans or spices while roasting. It is derived from the standard Arabic word “Hammas”, which means roasting over fire for a little while. |
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Al Meer |
The foodstuff in each house such as rice, flour, sugar, coffee, oil, etc. It is a standard Arabic word. Al Meera: the food that is prepared for travel, etc. |
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Al Mesmar |
Clove |
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Al Misam |
A multi-form and size metal piece used in cauterization (branding). Al Misam is derived from the standard Arabic word “wasam” as in animal branding or marking. |
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Al Mishkak or Al Mishak |
A palm frond or rope inserted into the fish gills to be carried when sold since no bags were available. |
|
Al Mukawekh |
The person who builds Al Kuwkha, a hole in the sand for hiding to trap birds. |
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Al Nadba |
A gift or anything sent from one person to another. |
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Al Naghar |
The squid: a sea animal, which is also called “Al Khathaq” |
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Al Nayemma |
A type of adornment worn on woman’s nose. It is called Al Khazama. |
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Al Nedba |
The support call of Al Shuhoh tribes, i.e. a shout of or call for honor, gallantry, war and elation. |
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Al Nefei’a |
A mixture of food leftovers fed to livestock. |
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Al Yafra |
A hole and its plural is Yafer. The standard Arabic is “Al Jafra”, which is the wide round hole and the plural is Jufr. UAE Locals normally pronounce “J” as “Y”. |
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Al Yahd |
Sickness. A sick person is “mayhood”. |
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Al Yaqet |
Hard dried yoghurt in various types. It is “Al Aqt” in the standard Arabic. |
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Al Yeima or Al Yeim |
The bait that is placed on the hook, “Al Meidar”, when fishing with a string. |
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Ambona |
A term that means the origin or beginning of something. |
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Aneer |
It is of an English origin “anchor” and it is said that it is originally Persian. It is a piece of metal with three or five flukes used as a ship anchor where one side is attached to the ship and the flukes side is anchored in the seabed. |
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Anna |
An Indian coin. It is a unit of the Indian Rupee, which was used in the UAE before the foundation of the Union. The Indian Rupee equals 16 annas. An anna equals 4 paisas or currently half Dirham and 6 fils (56 fils). |
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Atmasah |
I perform ablution. |
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Badha |
Silver or golden strings used in decorating women’s clothes in the past. They might be made of Talli (embroidered cotton threads). |
|
Baraha/ Al Baraha |
An expanse of land with no trees and houses. It is a standard Arabic word that means an open space. |
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Barmeet |
A type of candies. |
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Barmeety |
Pink. |
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Barnous |
Blanket or wool quilt |
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Barra’/ Khari |
Outside. Opposite of inside. |
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Bawara |
It is an anchor used to keep a vessel in place. It is a metal piece with flukes tied with a thick rope and anchored in seabed. |
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Bayah |
A foreign word that is originally Urdu and it means the foolish or the empty-headed. |
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Emwayem |
Its root is “wajem” in standard Arabic and said of a person who is sorrowful and worried. |
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Endahab |
Overinflated sense of pride. It is said of the arrogant and boastful person who acts in imprudent manner. |
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Enhadar |
Go down. It is a standard Arabic word. |
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Um Kent |
Owl |
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June 01, 2007
Federal Decree No. 46 for the year 2007 to appoint Dr. Abdulla M. El Reyes as Director General (Assistant Under Secretary) of the Center for Documentation and ResearchFederal Law No. (7) for the year 2008 to establish the National Center for Documentation and Research
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The Federal Law No. (1) for the year 2014 to change the name National Center for Documentation and Research to National ArchivesThe issuance of the Bylaw of the Federal Law No. (7) for the year 2008
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Federal Decree No. 75 for the year 1976 to appoint Dr. Mohammed Mursi as Director General of the Center for Documentation and Research at the President’s DiwanAmiri Court Circular No. 49, 1969
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February 26, 1968
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