شك - Doubt/Suspicion For example: "عندها شك (She has doubts) - 3andaha shak"

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

Shak

🇪🇬 Egypt Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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شك - Doubt/Suspicion

"عندها شك (She has doubts) - 3andaha shak"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇬 Egypt
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Egyptian slang blends Arabic with Coptic, Turkish, and French loanwords, driven by Cairo's vibrant media, music, and street culture.

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