astaghfirullah

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Meaning · English

An expression of disbelief, disapproval, surprise, shock, etc.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Astaghfirullah! Look at the state of your room.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “astaghfirullah” mean?

An expression of disbelief, disapproval, surprise, shock, etc.

Is “astaghfirullah” formal or informal?

astaghfirullah is generally slang.