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Ars ( `ars ), or Arsim (the plural in Hebrew) is a derogatory Hebrew slang term for the Israeli stereotype of a low-class young man.1The stereotype may also refer to personal effects such as flashy jewelry and clothing. A woman fitting this stereotype is an Arsit (though this usually implies masculinity in the woman), the word formed by adding the Hebrew feminine ending "it" to the Arabic word "Ars" ( , ʿarṣ ). Another term used for women is Freḥa (פרחה), originally a female Moroccan first name popular in the 1950s and the 1960s, during the large immigration wave from Morocco to Israel . The Ars subculture traditionally was associated with young Jews of Middle Eastern origin, but in recent years has expanded to a broader range of ethnicities. In particular, "Freḥa" is used presently for intellectually shallow girls of all ethnicities, like bimbo or airhead in English. The term is often considered offensive and racist towards Mizrahi youth, and is usually considered pejorative when said in person. Some criticize the term for stereotyping Mizrahi youth culture and for being inaccurate. In Arabic the word ars has several meanings: A shepherd (literal meaning) A pimp in general (common colloquial meaning, the "sheep" being his prostitutes). "ro`e zonot" (literally "shepherd of whores") in Hebrew. A cuckold , a man whose wife is unfaithful to him A man who pimps his wife A wicked or contemptible person, a "bad guy" A bastard , an illegitimate child A long form used sometimes is arsawwat ., although the Arabic plural of "Ars" is "Arsat".2
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Ars ( , ), or Arsim (the plural in Hebrew) is a derogatory Hebrew slang term for the Israeli stereotype of a low-class young man. The stereotype may also refer to attributes such as flashy jewelry clothing. A woman fitting this stereotype is an Arsit , the word formed by adding the Hebrew feminine ending "it" to the Arabic word "Ars". Other terms used for women are Freha (פרחה) or Fakatsa (פקצה). In Arabic the word ars has several meanings: A pimp in general A cuckold , a man whose wife is unfaithful to him A man who pimps his wife A wicked or contemptible person, a "bad guy" A bastard , an illegitimate child A man of valour A long form used sometimes is arsawwat . , although the Arabic plural of "Ars" is "Arsat".
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Ars ( `ars ), or Arsim (the plural in Hebrew) is a derogatory Hebrew slang term for the Israeli stereotype of a low-class young man who wears sleazy clothing and flashy jewelry.The female counterpart is an Arsit , formed by adding the Hebrew feminine ending "it" to the Arabic word "Ars" ( , ʿarṣ ) - which means a Pimp.
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Derogatory term for an Israeli man of Mizrahi ethnicity Ars ( `ars ), or Arsim (the plural in Hebrew) is a derogatory Hebrew slang term derived from the Arabic word for pimp.It is usually used to denote a certain ethnic stereotype : low-class men of Mizrahi origin who associate with a certain macho subculture.An ars is typically crude, uses vulgar language, hangs out with criminal types and wears flashy clothing and jewelry.Television Drama in Israel: Identities in Post-TV Culture, Itay Harlap "ה-ע' של הערס | רוני סבג-אלבין" . העוקץ (in Hebrew). 2012-10-29 ." "שונא ערבים, מתלבש כמו אחד": ניסיון להסביר את ה"ערס" הישראלי" (in Hebrew) ."אל תעלו אמנות לפייסבוק, כל הערסים יבואו" . ערב רב Erev Rav (in Hebrew)." "גרוטסקה אותנטית – ערסים ופרחות בתרבות הישראלית" " . הכיוון מזרח . 16 : 26– 31.
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Derogatory term for an Israeli man of a macho subculture Ars ( Hebrew : ערס `ars ), or Arsim (the plural in Hebrew) is an Israeli subculture , and a slang term in Hebrew .Originally used as an ethnic slur referring to Mizrachi Jews , the term has evolved and is now more broadly applied to describe anyone part of a perceived thuggish subculture of machismo.An ars is often depicted as loud and brash.The stereotype of an ars typically includes being crude, using vulgar language, hanging out with criminal types, seeking fights, and wearing flashy clothing (e.g. tank tops) and jewelry.The term derives from the Arabic word for pimp.Those who attempt to be an ars but are perceived as lacking the confidence of a typical ars are referred to by the slang term " Ars TzaAtzua " ( Toy ars ). "ה-ע' של הערס | רוני סבג-אלבין" . העוקץ (in Hebrew). 2012-10-29 . " "שונא ערבים, מתלבש כמו אחד": ניסיון להסביר את ה"ערס" הישראלי" (in Hebrew) . "אל תעלו אמנות לפייסבוק, כל הערסים יבואו" . ערב רב Erev Rav (in Hebrew). " "גרוטסקה אותנטית – ערסים ופרחות בתרבות הישראלית" " . הכיוון מזרח . 16 : 26– 31.
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