Arabish

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UK/ˈæ.ɹə.bɪʃ//ˈɛ.ɹəb.ɪʃ/US/ˈæɹ.əb.ɪʃ//ˈɛɚ.əb.ɪʃ/

proper noun

The Arabic language when informally written in the Latin alphabet, typically on computers or cell phones that do not support the Arabic script.

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Meanings

Arabish1

proper noun
  1. The Arabic language when informally written in the Latin alphabet, typically on computers or cell phones that do not support the Arabic script.

Arabish2

proper noun
  1. datedThe Arabic language.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
arabizi

Origin

Arabish · proper noun

Blend of Arabic + English.

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Arabish · proper noun

From Arab + -ish. Cognate to German Arabisch.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

BisharaShabariAbhisar
Cite this entry
APA

Arabish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arabish

MLA

“Arabish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arabish. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Arabish,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arabish.

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