Dictionary topic
Slang words in Egyptian Arabic
Informal slang in general.
16 words
A7san
أحسن
Deserved
“A7san I told you not to do that”
Feshenk
فشنك
Fake things
“Elfeloos di feshenk, the money is fake”
Fil Mishmish
في المشمش
It means its impossible, or a no, or an "thats not real". This is because apricot seasons is really short and impossible to catch
“Friend 1: I'll pay you back I swear! Friend 2: Yea fil mishmish!”
ta3bana vibes
تعبانة ڤايبس
exhausted , sick , annoyed vibe
“i’m on ta3bana vibes”
yazmeely
يا زميلي
it means like classmate or a buddy of yours
“yazmeelyy 3amel eh”
eh el dala3 dah?
إيه الدلع ده؟
Used when someone is being overly dramatic or soft (lots of mothers use that word too)
“"مش قادرة أقوم من السرير" "إيه الدلع ده؟ 😭" - I can’t get out of bed / what is this drama”
rabena yekoon fe 3onek
ربنا يكون في عونك
Used sarcastically when someone is struggling or being dramatic
“"عندي 5 امتحانات بكرة ربنا يكون في عونك 💀" I got 5 exams tomorrow / good luck surviving”
Set
ست
Woman
“Wa7da set rakba 3arabeya- a woman driving a car”
3ayez
عايز
I want something
“عايز آكل سمك”
3ala allah
على الله
An Egyptian expression used when you’re relying on luck or hoping things go well, especially when you’re unsure about the outcome
“"امتحان بكرة؟ على الله 😭" we got an exam tomorrow😭?on god/hoping for the best”
farfasha
فرفشة
Used to describe a fun, light, happy atmosphere or mood
“"الخروجة كانت فرفشة" — The outing was really fun”
oshta
قشطة
Literally "cream" but used to express that something is excellent or perfect. Similar to "great!" or "awesome!"
“قشطة هنتقابل الساعة ٧ - Oshta, we'll meet at 7”
amar
قمر
A very common Egyptian compliment meaning someone is extremely beautiful (like “as beautiful as the moon”)
“"إنتي قمر بجد" — You’re really beautiful”
msh fadyalak
مش فاضيالك
means not dealing with someone now (siblings use it a lot)
“"هاتلي أكل من المطبخ" "مش فاضيالك 😭" - Go get me food / I’m not dealing with you”
ya sater
يا ساتر
Used for shock, drama, or reacting to something intense
“"حصل مشكلة كبيرة" "يا ساتر 😭" - Big problem happened / omg”
yasta
يستا
A casual Egyptian slang word used to address a friend, similar to saying “bro” or “dude''
“ايه يا يسطا عامل ايه؟" -Hey dude, how you doin'?”