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حمار

[ħu.maːr]

noun

LanguageHijazi Arabic (Saudi Arabia)

Meaning
  1. donkey
  2. idiot, dumbass, jackass
  3. An animal often used for carrying loads, also used as a slang term for a foolish person.
Examples

لا تكن حماراً.

Do not be an idiot.

Pronunciationħu.maːr

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteUsing this word to call someone an idiot is offensive and should be avoided.

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