what is habibi

Habibi is an Arabic term of endearment that means "my love" or "beloved" and is used casually between friends, like "buddy," and also between lovers. It is one of the most widely used terms of endearment in the Arab world and can be used with friends and good colleagues, but it should not be used too casually. Habibi is used with the same gender as the speaker casually, and with the opposite gender between family or romantic partners and sometimes close friends. The tone in which it is used gives away the intended meaning