Browse African Slang

Traditional coat

Professional liar

Liar

Expiation

Almond dessert

Word

Complete/finish

Traditional stove

Dignity

Same as garantita

Prostitute; offensive term

Metal castanets

Hibiscus tea

Hibiscus

Vineyard

Old car; jalopy

Quarter/district of town

Cash payment

Lazy person

Kayaking

There is (Oran)

Big/large; also 'grown up'

Big (feminine)

Dog

Stomach/belly

Couscous pot

Traditional bread

News

Baker

Hide

Hard worker

Servant/worker

Traitor to community or nation; worst accusation in Algerian society where loyalty to group defines honor - can destroy ...

Vinegar remedy

Finished/done/that's it

Leave me (Annaba)

Vinegar

Algerian youth also say “khallas” meaning “enough/stop” (influenced by Middle Eastern Arabic). Usage: Khallas, drop the ...

Mix

Leave/let

Uncle (maternal)

Aunt (maternal)

Think (Annaba)

Fifty-day wind

Traditional game

Outing

Lose

Loss/waste

Ring/seal

Friday sermon giver