Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

khamas

/xəˈmɑs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: khamas
IPA: /xəˈmɑs/

15

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Alternative form of Hamas.

Derogatory; Humorous

Example Sentences

"Wow I didn't know even the Pope was Khamas"
"It seems like you are suggesting Israel lies. Do you condem^([sic – meaning condemn]) khamas?"
"For those who doubt Hasbara is in terminal decline. When you have to defend Israel by claiming 9/11 was a Palestinian operation, you might as well argue Jeffrey Epstein was Khamas."
"Bernie Sanders in the Senate today: "The world appropriately condemned Russia for its unprovoked attack on Ukraine. The world appropriately condemned KHAMAS for its UNPROVOKED ATTACK ON ISRAEL.""
"Ms. Rachel is Khamas because she cares about all children."

Etymology

Borrowed from Israeli Hebrew חַמַאס (khamás), from Arabic حَمَاس (ḥamās).

Origin

Source language: Arabic

Word Breakdown

Root: حَمَاس

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /xəˈmɑs/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce khamas?: The recorded pronunciation is /xəˈmɑs/.
What does khamas mean?: Alternative form of Hamas.
Where does khamas come from?: It is traced to Arabic.

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