What does Smiṭri mean?

Describes freezing cold weather. It's a distinct Libyan term (possibly onomatopoeic for shivering). For example: "Al-jaw il-yoom smiṭri. (The weather today is freezing.)"

Where does the slang word Smiṭri come from?

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

Smiṭri

🇱🇾 Libya Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Smiṭri definition 1

Describes freezing cold weather. It's a distinct Libyan term (possibly onomatopoeic for shivering).

"Al-jaw il-yoom smiṭri. (The weather today is freezing.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇾 Libya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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