"Wahalal" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Arabic [script needed] (wahala). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ar|tr=wahala}} Arabic [script needed] (wahala) Head templates: {{en-prop}} Wahalal
  1. (slang, offensive, derogatory, religious slur) Mimicking Arabic language, denoting the recitation of Qur'an. Tags: derogatory, offensive, slang, slur Related terms: Pisslam
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