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chebab

chebab

9.9
A Palestinian boy often aged ten to fifteen who joins protests and clashes with soldiers
  • noun
  • Literature
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  • The reporter described how a group of chebab gathered at the edge of the street, hurling stones.

Examples

  • Many families worry when their sons become involved as chebab in local confrontations.

  • The chebab stood bravely in front of the soldiers.

  • During the demonstration, several chebab clashed with soldiers near the checkpoint.

  • Many chebabs are involved in protests across the region.

  • During the demonstration, several chebab clashed with soldiers near the checkpoint.

  • Many families worry when their sons become involved as chebab in local confrontations.

  • The reporter described how a group of chebab gathered at the edge of the street, hurling stones.

Synonyms

shabab
vschebab
9.9

Young people in Arabic-speaking countries, often groups of young men

is narrower meaning Palestinian youths around ten to fifteen engaged in resistance

Surface Forms

chebab singular
chebabs plural

Etymology

The word chebab comes from the Arabic word shabab, which means 'youth' or 'young people'. So, in news it usually refers to young boys or youths who take part in protests or clashes.