What does Chaabi mean?

Traditional Algerian music For example: "My grandfather loves chaabi"

Where does the slang word Chaabi come from?

Chaabi is a slang term from Algeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Algeria and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Chaabi?

Chaabi can also mean: شعبي، موسيقى شعبية (Folk music)

Chaabi

🇩🇿 Algeria Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Chaabi definition 1

Traditional Algerian music

"My grandfather loves chaabi"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Chaabi definition 2

شعبي، موسيقى شعبية (Folk music)

"Musiqa chaabi f'3ers (Folk music at wedding)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇩🇿 Algeria
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Shaabi 🇱🇾 Libya

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