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Middle East slang
Dog-face; very offensive, implies ugliness and bad character.
Safe to use?
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
Middle East
Formality
Informal.
wajh al-kalb (وجه الكلب) means Dog-face; very offensive, implies ugliness and bad character. It is best read as middle east slang associated with Middle East.
"wajh al-kalb (وجه الكلب)" means Dog-face; very offensive, implies ugliness and bad character. In Middle East, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "wajh al-kalb (وجه الكلب)" to mean dog-face; very offensive, implies ugliness and bad character."
"I saw "wajh al-kalb (وجه الكلب)" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "wajh al-kalb (وجه الكلب)" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Sensitive: offensive
A contemptible or foolish person (vulgar).
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A foolish, stupid, or ineffectual person.
Clothing; attire (general term, but can be used informally).
Chic; stylish or elegant (from French "chic").
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "wajh al-kalb (وجه الكلب)". The entry is associated with Middle East, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
This entry is best understood as Middle East slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
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