sheik

A noun referring to a leader of an Arab village, tribe, or family, or a man who is very attentive to his dress and appearance.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Führer einer arabischen Dorfgemeinschaft, eines Stammes oder einer Familie bezeichnet sowie einen Mann, der sehr auf seine Kleidung und sein Äußeres achtet. Im Deutschen wird das Wort meist in der eingedeutschten Schreibweise verwendet.

1. Arab leader B1 formal

   A leader or chief of an Arab tribe, village, or family.

   • The sheik welcomed the visitors to his village.
   • The sheik presided over the tribal council meeting.
   • Many sheiks in the region are respected for their wisdom.

   🇩🇪Scheich

   Synonyme: chiefchieftainelderheadleader

2. Dandy or fashion-conscious man B2 informal american

   A man who is very concerned with his clothing, grooming, and overall appearance.

   • He's such a sheik, always wearing the latest designer suits.
   • The young actor was known as a sheik among his friends.
   • She called him a sheik because he spent hours getting ready.

   🇩🇪Dandy

   Synonyme: beauclotheshorsecoxcombdandydudefashion platefoppopinjayswell

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