| Slang | Meaning & Usage | Origin & Language | Examples | Where It’s Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| فلوس (feloos) | money, cash | Egypt, Arabic (colloquial) | “ما معيش فلوس.” (I don’t have money.) | Everyday conversations, street slang, daily life |
Definition & Description of Feloos – فلوس
Feloos is the most common Egyptian Arabic slang for money. It comes from the Arabic word fals (فلس) — an old copper coin. Over time, it shifted to mean cash in general.
It’s widely used across Egypt in casual speech. You’ll hear it in markets, cafés, streets, and especially among youth. Unlike the more formal Arabic naqood (نقود), feloos is relaxed and conversational.
In Egyptian pop culture — movies, TV shows, and songs often use feloos when talking about wealth, poverty, or the daily hustle.
Examples of Feloos – فلوس
- “فين الفلوس اللي استلفتها؟”
(Where’s the money you borrowed?) - “أنا محتاج فلوس أخرج النهارده.”
(I need money to go out today.) - “الفلوس مش كل حاجة.”
(Money isn’t everything.)
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