ערס

Hebrew

Etymology

From Arabic عَرْص (ʕarṣ, “pimp”).

Pronunciation

Noun

עַרְס • (ars) m (plural indefinite ערסים, feminine counterpart ערסית)

  1. (slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) a loud, low-class, uncultured young man, particularly if Sephardic; chav, douchebag.
  2. (slang, derogatory) brute, thug

Usage notes

  • Normally not used towards Ashkenazim, and has a somewhat racist connotation.
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