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