פרחה

Hebrew

Etymology

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Uncertain; sometimes said to be a corruption of Arabic فَرْحَة (farḥa, “joy”), used as a female name by Iraqi Jews. Compare also German frech (“naughty, cheeky”).

Noun

פְרֵחָה • (frekha) f

  1. (slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) An extroverted and unintelligent woman who is flamboyant in dress and behaviour, usually Sephardic; bimbo, hoochie.
    Synonym: צ׳חלה (chákhla).

Usage notes

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