What does "arabish" mean?

The Arabic language when informally written in the Latin alphabet, typically on computers or cell phones that do not support the Arabic script.

What is a synonym for "arabish"?

Common synonyms include: arabizi.

Pronounced //ˈæ.ɹə.bɪʃ//.

//ˈæ.ɹə.bɪʃ// name

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Proper Noun

1
The Arabic language when informally written in the Latin alphabet, typically on computers or cell phones that do not support the Arabic script.
2
The Arabic language. dated

Etymology 1

Blend of Arabic + English.

Etymology 2

From Arab + -ish.

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.