noun
Habib
noun
1
An affectionate term for a close friend, roughly "mate" or "buddy."
"He greeted his old habib with a bear hug at the airport."
"Come on habib, let's grab some food."
How to Use Habib
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly, affectionate way to address someone close to you, similar to "mate" or "buddy."
When to use it
Informal and warm; common in Arabic-influenced English speech communities.
Word Forms
Habibs plural, habibs plural
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Etymology
From Arabic habib, meaning "beloved" — widely used across the Middle East as a warm term of address.