salamalec

Meaning

1. (derogatory, informal, ironic, masculine) a show of politeness, deference or flattery which is hypocritical, affected or exaggerated
2. (archaic, masculine) salaam

Concepts

salutations

Translations

fronzolo

zalema

zumbaia

🙇

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sa.la.ma.lɛk/

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic: اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ

In summary

Borrowed from Arabic اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ (as-salāmu ʕalaykum, “hello; peace be upon you”).