How to Pronounce "halas"

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Definition

'Halas' is an interjection borrowed from Arabic, used in some English-speaking contexts to mean 'enough,' 'stop,' or 'that's it,' especially among speakers with Arabic or Mediterranean backgrounds.

Listen in Context

Halas, let's stop arguing.

Halas, class is over.

Come on, halas already, let’s move on to something else.

If you keep complaining, I'll just say halas and leave.