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خذلج

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a specific manner of walking, characterized by a swaying or unsteady gait. It is primarily used in classical Arabic literature to depict a particular style of movement.

Derived headwords

تَخَذْلَجَverb
  1. 1.
    to swayclassical

    To walk with a swaying or unsteady gait, often implying a lack of firmness or a deliberate, affected movement.

Parallel reading

فلان يتخذلج في مشيته.
So-and-so sways in his walk.