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mashallah 

"Mashallah" or "Mash'Allah" is an Arabic phrase used to show appreciation for a person or happening. It shows respect, and also reminds that everything is achieved by the will of God. The closest English translation is "God willed it." It is used to show joy and praise, and is evoked upon hearing good news.

The phrase has found its way into the language of non-Arabs, including Turks and peoples of the Balkans, including some who are not of the Islamic faith.
A: I just got an A+ on my exam.
B: "Mashallah!"
mashallah by Nick Spontini December 22, 2007

Mashallah 

It’s something you say When you see something that completely amazed you or when you see a beautiful person you say “mashallah”
Person 1: my daughter just painted this beautiful beach painting!

Person 2: MASHALLAH! it look amazing!
Mashallah by mamimocha8 July 11, 2021

Mashallah 

The Arabic phrase/term MashAllah or Masha-Allah is short for the longer phrase “Mashallah-Allah Tabarak Allah” which literally translates into “that in which God has willed, He has or will bless”. However, the closest meaning and use of the phrase in the English language is that similar to the phrase “Knock on wood” to express hope for someone’s good luck to continue for a particular positive statement or as to not jinx something good.
Example 1:
Alex: Oh wow Emily, you have the cutest baby ever!
Emily: Thanks Alex, that’s very sweet of you. Say MashAllah please.

Alex: absolutely...MashAllah!

Example 2:
Jamal: yo bro, this food is amazing! MashAllah your wife is an incredibly good cook.
Mike: I know man, thank you! Alhamdulilah (Thank God) God has definitely blessed me with a great wife.
Mashallah by Sir.Ween October 30, 2020

mashallah 

muslim/halal way of saying wow
Mia: I heard you got a new car Mos.
Mos Def: Yeah its a great car mashallah
Mia: mashallah, I've heard
mashallah by bookafan February 16, 2022

Yullah Mahullah 

A phrase invented by someone in the 21st century. It doesn't really have a meaning and is usually simply tossed into a conversation to make it more interesting. It often just confuses people and should probably not be used too often. Common uses for it are as a greeting, reply, icebreaker, end to an awkward silence or maybe even an exclamation.
Example 1:
Steve: When are we going shopping tomorrow?
Ryan: I don't know.
Tabitha: Can we go after 2 pm?
Zoe: No because I have a dentist appointment at 2.
Robert: Maybe we should do this another day.
Zach: Yullah Mahullah.
Ryan: Whaaaat?

Example 2:
Annie: Hey Brian!
Brian: Yullah Mahullah.

Example 3:
Sarah: How are you?
Todd: Yullah Mahullah

Example: 4
Andy: Do you want to die?
Bob: Yullah Mahullah.

Example 5:
Mandy: Let's all revolt against the government! They treat us like dirt! Who's with me?!?
Neal: ...
Patrick: ...
Nina: ...
Larry: ...Yullah Mahullah...

Example 6:
Jim: *shoots Ben in the foot*
Ben: YULLAH MAHULLAH!!!!!!

Example 7:
Richard: Yullah Mahullah.
Stacy: Really? Maybe we should go have some coffee tomorrow and talk a bit more about this!
Yullah Mahullah by RainbowPuddleWOW September 20, 2010

Matiullah 

A guy with a small below belt and poor
Matiullah means a guy who fall in love very quick with white and arab girls
Matiullah by Kona rakaii November 24, 2021
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Usage:
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