حج

R. Q. 1 حَجْحَجَ حجحج , inf. n. حَجْحَجَةٌ: see 1, last signification. ― -b2- Also He retired, or drew back; or did so in fear: (S, K:) or he lacked power, or ability. (TA.) One says, حَمَلُوا عَلَى القَوْمِ حَمْلَةً ثُمَّ حَجْحَجُوا They made a single charge, or assault, upon the party, and then retired, or drew back; or drew back in fear: (S, TA:) or lacked power, or ability. (TA.) ― -b3- He refrained from saying what he desired, or was about, to say; (S, K;) like مَجْمَجَ: (S:) or he did not reveal, or manifest, what was in his mind. (M, TA.) It is said in one of the provs. of Meyd, نَفْسُكَ بِمَا تُحَجْحِجُ أَعْلَمُ Thou thyself knowest better than others [ what thou refrainest from uttering, or] what is in thy mind. (TA.) ― -b4- He remained, stayed, abode, or dwelt, (K, TA,) بِمَكَانٍ in a place; not quitting it; as also ↓ تَحَجْحَجَ. (TA.)