A Chakobsa term, the language of the Fremen people in Frank Herbert's Dune book series, that translates to "The Voice from the Outer World". The term refers to a visitor from another planet who would lead the Fremen to paradise, a prophecy implanted by the Bene Gesserit witches to control the Fremen. Paul Atreides / Paul Muad'Dib takes up the title in the first book in the series.
He knows our ways as if born to them, he must be the Lisan Al-Gaib!
Background: A phrase used in the movie "Dune: Part Two" meaning "Off-World Prophet" or "Messiah". It was chanted each time Paul Atreides had proven himself in his role as their savior.
Meaning: In pop culture, it is used to describe someone who is, in that moment, at their peak.
Person 1: "He made the Jump!"
Person 2: "Lisan al Gaib!"
Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.