(slang, ethnic slur, US, military) An Iraqi.
“Book Cover Reveals. Alauddin is the first in Arabian Dreams series. Ali Baba the second. Arabian Dreams vol 1 will combine the two in a single volume”
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The fictional protagonist of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, famous for his encounter with forty thieves and their treasure trove cave that opens on the command "open sesame".
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(slang) An extremely lucky person, especially one who acquires a large fortune by luck or by chance.
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"Ali Baba" is a strong or offensive slang term meaning an iraqi. Teens often use words like this for shock value or to bond with peers, without fully appreciating who could be hurt by them. The concern is less the word itself and more whether it is aimed at a particular person or group. A short, matter-of-fact conversation about who hears these words and how they land is usually more effective than banning the word outright.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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