Youth/young people For example: "All the shab"

Where does the slang word Shab come from?

Shab 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 Shab?

Shab can also mean: Handsome/attractive (m); شاب - Young man

Shab

🇩🇿 Algeria Slang

Added August 05, 2025 · 3 definitions

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Youth/young people

"All the shab"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 05, 2025

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Shab — definition 2

Handsome/attractive (m)

"Really shab"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 05, 2025

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Shab — definition 3

شاب - Young man

"شاب وسيم (Handsome young man) - Shab waseem"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 09, 2025

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🇩🇿 About Algeria Slang

Shab is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Algeria. Algeria slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1947 Algeria slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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