lebai
A very devout person who behaves in a hypocritical mannerA very devout person who behaves in a hypocritical manner.
Meaning
3 senses(Malaysia, derogatory, slang)A very devout person who behaves in a hypocritical manner.
(Internet, Malaysia, derogatory)A member of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), esp. one who behaves in a hypocritical manner.
(Internet, Malaysia, broadly, derogatory)A supporter of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
Origin
Borrowed from Malay lebai (“someone who knows a lot about religion, a religious expert”).Borrowed from Malay lebai (“someone who knows a lot about religion, a religious expert”).
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