Malik

1. An Arabic word referring to a ruler or king. Often used as a surname.

2. A synonym for incompetent, derived from the surname of 'Andrew Malik', a character in the TV series 'Suits'.

Pronunciation:
1. For both 1 and 2: /mælɪk/
2. For 1 exclusively: /mæli k/
*Note both pronunciations may be used for 'definition 1', but only 'pronunciation 1' may be used for 'definition 2'.*

1.
- If a person with the surname Malik refuses to sit down:

"Mr Malik please sit down!"

- If a person with the surname Malik has their appointment ready:

"Mr Malik you're appointment is ready, you may go in now."

2.
- If Jason is incompetent:

"You're just like 'Malik', Jason"

- If a mistake is made:

"That's something 'Malik' would do."

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