1. An Arabic word referring to a ruler or king. Often used as a surname.
2. A synonym for incompetent, derived from the surname of 'Andrew Malik', a character in the TV series 'Suits'.
Pronunciation:
1. For both 1 and 2: /mælɪk/
2. For 1 exclusively: /mæli k/
*Note both pronunciations
may be used for '
definition 1', but only 'pronunciation 1'
may be used for 'definition 2'.*
1.
- If a person with the surname Malik refuses to sit down:
"Mr Malik please sit down!"
- If a person with the surname Malik has their appointment ready:
"Mr Malik you're appointment is ready, you
may go in now."
2.
- If Jason is incompetent:
"You're just like 'Malik', Jason"
- If a
mistake is made:
"That's
something 'Malik' would do."