چاقال (Chāghāl)
What does چاقال (Chāghāl) mean? چاقال (Chāghāl) is a Farsi (Persian) strong that translates to “lowlife, scumbag, scavenger” in English.
Literal Translation
jackal
Meaning & Usage
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"lowlife, scumbag, scavenger"
Calling someone a jackal — a scavenger animal that feeds on others' kills and lurks in the shadows. In Persian, 'chāghāl' implies someone who's sneaky, untrustworthy, and profits from others' misfortune. It's become extremely popular in modern Tehran street slang, especially among younger speakers.
Examples in the Wild
'In chāghāl-ā hameye pool-o khordand' — these jackals took all the money. 'Chāghāl' as a standalone insult in confrontations.