Jun 29, 2023 18:38
11 mos ago
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Arabic term

العِجْل

Arabic to English Art/Literary Poetry & Literature
Hi everyone,

I know this is an insult, but I'm not sure what it is.

It's used by a superior in a military context to make fun of new recruits.

يسألني عمّا إذا كان يتعيّن عليه الركض رفقة صديقه العِجْل أم لا ...

Thanks!
Proposed translations (English)
5 +3 to run with his fat friend

Discussion

Yassine El Bouknify Jun 29, 2023:
A calf refers to sth big and fat I think it means: "big fat friend"

Proposed translations

+3
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to run with his fat friend

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Peer comment(s):

agree FATIMAH RASHID
10 hrs
شكرًا
agree Dalia Nour
15 hrs
شكرًا
agree Youssef Chabat
2 days 16 hrs
شكرا
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