How to say “crook” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “escro”; in Tunisian, “mt7ayel”.
In Algerian Darja
escro ايسكرو
A noun meaning “crook, swindler”; “liar, smooth talker”.
ما تتعاملش معاه، راهو ايسكرو: “Don't do business with him, he's a crook.”
In Tunisian Derja
mt7ayel متحيل
An adjective meaning “swindler, con artist”; “sly, dishonest”.
ما تشريش منو، راهو متحيل.: “Don't buy from him, he's a crook.”