Signification
Describing something or someone as unfashionable, old-fashioned, or unsophisticated.
Contexte culturel
In Tehran, 'Khaz' is a major social filter. Youth use it to distance themselves from what they perceive as 'unrefined' or 'provincial' tastes. The 'Shakh' (influencer) culture is often the target of 'khaz' labels. There are entire pages dedicated to mocking 'khaz' influencers. The term reflects the tension between 'Asil' (noble/authentic) families and the 'nouveau riche' who flaunt wealth without 'proper' etiquette. Some Iranian artists now use 'Khaz' aesthetics intentionally to comment on consumerism and identity.
Don't use with elders
It sounds very disrespectful and 'street' if used around parents or grandparents.
The 'Bazi' trick
Add 'bazi' to make it a noun (Khaz-bazi) to describe an action or behavior rather than a person.
Signification
Describing something or someone as unfashionable, old-fashioned, or unsophisticated.
Don't use with elders
It sounds very disrespectful and 'street' if used around parents or grandparents.
The 'Bazi' trick
Add 'bazi' to make it a noun (Khaz-bazi) to describe an action or behavior rather than a person.
Irony is key
Young Iranians often use it ironically. If someone says 'I'm so khaz today,' they are likely being self-deprecating and cool.
Teste-toi
Which word best describes a person wearing 10 gold rings and a fake designer suit to a casual picnic?
اون آدم چقدر ... است!
Wearing excessive fake luxury items in an inappropriate setting is the definition of 'Khaz.'
Complete the sentence with the correct slang form.
این آهنگ دیگه خیلی ... شده، همه جا دارن پخشش میکنن.
When a song is overplayed to the point of being annoying, it becomes 'khaz.'
Match the situation to the reaction.
Someone posts a quote about 'haters' with a picture of their steering wheel logo.
This is a classic 'cringe' social media trope in Iran.
Complete the dialogue.
A: نظرت در مورد این مبلهای طلایی چیه؟ B: به نظر من یکم ... است.
Gold furniture is often perceived as 'khaz' if it's too gaudy.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Style Spectrum
Common 'Khaz' Things
Fashion
- • Neon fake fur
- • Too much gold
- • Fake brands
Social Media
- • Cringe quotes
- • Heavy filters
- • Flexing money
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesاون آدم چقدر ... است!
Wearing excessive fake luxury items in an inappropriate setting is the definition of 'Khaz.'
این آهنگ دیگه خیلی ... شده، همه جا دارن پخشش میکنن.
When a song is overplayed to the point of being annoying, it becomes 'khaz.'
Someone posts a quote about 'haters' with a picture of their steering wheel logo.
This is a classic 'cringe' social media trope in Iran.
A: نظرت در مورد این مبلهای طلایی چیه؟ B: به نظر من یکم ... است.
Gold furniture is often perceived as 'khaz' if it's too gaudy.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not a swear word, but it is very informal slang. It's more of an insult to someone's taste than their character.
Yes, 'Adam-e khaz' (a tacky person) is common, but it's quite mean.
The most common opposites are 'Khafan' (cool) or 'Ba-kelas' (classy).
Absolutely not. You will only see it in social media, novels with dialogue, or heard in speech.
No, it applies to music, behavior, home decor, and even ways of speaking.
Because cheap synthetic fur was the original 'tacky' fashion item in post-war Iran.
It's used, but it's considered 'old slang.' Using 'Javad' might actually make *you* look 'khaz'!
Yes, friends use it to tease each other about their choices all the time.
No, it can be used for men, women, and objects equally.
A theme party where people intentionally dress in the most unfashionable way possible for fun.
Expressions liées
جواد
synonymTacky/unfashionable (older slang)
خفن
contrastCool, awesome, badass
باکلاس
contrastClassy, sophisticated
ضایع
similarLame, embarrassing
چیپ
synonymCheap (in taste)
دمده
similarOut of fashion
