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ثفج

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a lack of intelligence or foolishness. It is primarily used to describe a person who is stupid or acts foolishly.

Derived headwords

ثَفِجَverb
  1. 1.
    to be foolishclassical

    To exhibit a lack of intelligence or sound judgment; to act in a stupid manner.

مَفِجadjective
  1. 1.
    foolishclassical

    Possessing or exhibiting foolishness; lacking sense or reason.

Parallel reading

ثفج الرجل ومفج: حمق
The man was foolish and stupid: he was foolish.