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lebai.

A very devout person who behaves in a hypocritical manner.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A very devout person who behaves in a hypocritical manner.

    Malaysia · derogatory · slang
  2. A member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), esp. one who behaves in a hypocritical manner.

    Internet · Malaysia · derogatory
  3. A supporter of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)

    Internet · Malaysia · broadly · derogatory
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Malay lebai (“someone who knows a lot about religion, a religious expert”). The extended sense of "a supporter or member of PAS" was used by opponents to mock the conservative Islamic party's obsession with religious issues, carried over from Malay-language usage.

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