SlangMeaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
Shakhbat (شخباط)“Messy handwriting” / “scribble”Arabic, Saudi slang“Kulluh shakhbat.”Informal, mild, often used for kids’ writing

Definition & Description of Shakhbat شخباط

Shakhbat literally means “scribble,” and in Saudi slang, it refers to messy or untidy handwriting. It’s often used in a light-hearted or mildly critical way, especially when referring to children’s writing or casual notes.

It’s a mild term and not offensive, just descriptive. You’ll hear it mostly in family or school settings.

Examples of Shakhbat شخباط

  1. “Kulluh shakhbat, la yumkin qira’atuh.”
    كُلُّه شَخْبَاط، لا يُمكِن قِرَاءتُه.
    “It’s all scribbles; you can’t read it.”
  2. “La takun shakhbat, uktub bi-nazm.”
    لا تكون شَخْبَاط، اُكتب بِنَظْم.
    “Don’t scribble; write neatly.”
  3. “Shakhbat al-walad ʿala al-waraqa.”
    شَخْبَاط الوَلَد عَلَى الوَرَقَة.
    “The kid’s scribbles are all over the paper.”

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