jibba
- noun
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jibba
- The men in the village wore a traditional jibba during the celebrations.
Examples
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On the street, you will see the immaculate jibba, the white embroidered gown of the beldi, or city man.
Blog text (6) -
Close to the muraqqa'a, we have displayed a tailored and colorful garment, jibba, of a type relatively common in museum collections in Britain.
Academic text (2001) -
Quit your jibba jabba and we'll tell you.
Blog text (9) -
He donated a beautifully crafted jibba to the cultural festival in Sudan.
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During the religious ceremony, many attendees were dressed in elegant jibba adorned with intricate designs.
Synonyms
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A long loose piece of clothing worn at ceremonies by judges or graduates
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A long loose coat worn in South Asia, often by men
A long loose robe that men wear in some Muslim countries
A long often white robe with long sleeves that men wear in East Africa
A long loose robe worn in parts of North Africa and the Middle East
A long loose robe that men in the Middle East wear
A long loose robe with a hood worn in North Africa
A long loose robe with a hood that people wear in North Africa and the Middle East
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jibba comes from the Arabic word jubba, meaning 'a long outer robe'. Because this garment was worn by Sufi ascetics and Mahdist soldiers in Sudan, a jibba became a visible sign of humility or devotion and still means that long, loose outer robe today.