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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa o líder de uma aldeia, tribo ou família árabe, bem como o homem que é muito atento à sua roupa e aparência.

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.

   🇵🇹Sheik

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Janota

   Sinônimos: beauclotheshorsecoxcombdandydudefashion platefoppopinjayswell

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