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[Historically] chamak derived from the persian جمكي which started from a song جمكي شبكي. The migrating persians were not as wealthy as the local population and their arabic was broken. This term was used to refer to them as [problematic] and is still currently used with its racist connotations by the Emirati population.

Foreigner arabs in the uae since then appropriated the term to refer to lower-class arabs, usually pointed out by their clothing or the areas they congregate. Of these areas is Oud Al Muteena, known for being a housing estate for single Emirati mothers.

This term has increased in popularity amongst the youth of Dubai and by non-Arab foreigners as well.

The title has adopted more connotations such as “homophobic and racist” mannerisms displayed by the individuals, yet it remains as a title given to someone based on outwards appearance [more than] character.
Today it is argued that this term is free from the racial and classist connotations it [originated] from. This is not true.

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