xebb

Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic شَابّ‎ (šābb).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʃɛp/

Noun

xebb m (plural xbieb, feminine xebba, diminutive xbejb)

(archaic) male adolescent or young man; youth
Synonym: żagħżugħ

Usage notes

The feminine xebba remains in common use.

Related terms

xbubija

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