Arabise

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of Arabize. alt-of, alternative

    "‘Asalaamu Alaikum,’ said an unfamiliar voice in the faux-Arabised accent of a non-Arab Muslim who is trying too hard, and Parvaiz looked up to see a compact but powerfully built man, muscles distorting the shape of his tightly fitting bomber jacket."

Example

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"‘Asalaamu Alaikum,’ said an unfamiliar voice in the faux-Arabised accent of a non-Arab Muslim who is trying too hard, and Parvaiz looked up to see a compact but powerfully built man, muscles distorting the shape of his tightly fitting bomber jacket."

Etymology

From Arab + -ise.

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