What does Jar nooer waati mean?

To back down when confronted. (Origin: Sudanese Arabic, lit. "pulled a low light") For example: "“He talks tough, but he **jar nooer waati** the moment someone stands up to him.”"

Where does the slang word Jar nooer waati come from?

Jar nooer waati is a slang term from Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sudan and across Africa.

Jar nooer waati

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added Jul 16, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jar nooer waati definition 1

To back down when confronted. (Origin: Sudanese Arabic, lit. "pulled a low light")

"“He talks tough, but he **jar nooer waati** the moment someone stands up to him.”"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 16, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇩 Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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