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Generic slang term used in the Mid-East region for "bad guy". Comes from the fable 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves'.
When non-English speaking middle-easterners want to point out terrorists, criminals, and assorted scum to US troops they point and yell, "Ali Baba! Ali Baba!"
by KlubMarcus August 04, 2005
Jun 3 Word of the Day
When the “crush” has no intentions of taking things further, but they like the attention. So they flirt here or there, send dm/texts just to keep the person interested, knowing damn well they’re staying single.
Danielle was so flirty the other night, he messaged me 3 times just to say hello, I think he’s coming around.
No Susan he’s breadcrumbing you just so you’ll keep nibbling at his heels.
No Susan he’s breadcrumbing you just so you’ll keep nibbling at his heels.
by Briness March 15, 2018
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Ali Baba is used generally in the middle East meaning to steal, this pre-dates the Iraq war. The term relates mainly to petty theft.
by Mark Baker January 19, 2007
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Unfortunate term among Iraq War GIs to describe any Iraqi bad guy: looter, thief, insurgent, terrorist, or suspect.
by Bill Peters October 08, 2006
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To negotiate a deal under false pretense.
Usually by over stating intention of purchase quantity in order to secure a lower price on a small order.
Usually by over stating intention of purchase quantity in order to secure a lower price on a small order.
"I Alibaba'd them and got a great deal."
Buyer: "What's the best price you can give me on 100,000 units?"
Seller: "On 100,000 we can do $2 a unit"
Buyer: "Great, I'll need 100 at that price as a sample"
Buyer: "What's the best price you can give me on 100,000 units?"
Seller: "On 100,000 we can do $2 a unit"
Buyer: "Great, I'll need 100 at that price as a sample"
by FamousArtist November 13, 2019