Dictionary Definition
sheik
Noun
2 a man who is much concerned with his dress and
appearance [syn: dandy,
dude, fop, gallant, beau, swell, fashion
plate, clotheshorse]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Etymology
From sc=Arab < sc=Arab.Noun
- The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
- An Islamic religious clergy; the leader of an Islamic religious order.
- In the context of "some Arab Gulf countries": An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.
- In the context of "1920s}} A romantic lover.
Extensive Definition
Sheik may refer to:
- Sheikh, an honorific term
- Sheik, a fictional character from The Legend of Zelda
- The Sheik (film), a silent film
- A condom made by Durex
See also
sheik in Japanese: シーク