blabesh

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Definitions

  • interj. A word attached before the name of someone who is not present at a meal or event to acknowledge the person meaning 'may nothing bad happen to him who is not present'.

Example Sentences

  • "Blabesh Kyle and Taylor who couldn't be here today."

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Languages of Origin

  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic

Etymology

  • בלא באס or بلا باس. bla bās, lit. 'without bad/harm'

      • Who Uses This

      • Sephardim: Jews with Sephardi or Mizrahi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      blabeche, blabasse, blabass, blabas, bla bas, bla bash, bla bās, bla bāsh, bla besh, bla bes

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