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خنزج

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of arrogance and haughtiness. It also extends to descriptions of physical bulkiness or largeness, often associated with a proud demeanor.

Derived headwords

الخِنْزَجَةnoun
  1. 1.
    arroganceboth

    A feeling or display of superiority and self-importance; haughtiness.

خَنْزَجَverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantboth

    To behave in a haughty or conceited manner, showing disdain for others.

خِنْزَجadjective
  1. 1.
    bulkyboth

    Describing a person who is large in size and build, often implying a somewhat imposing or heavy physique.

Parallel reading

الخنزجة: التكبر.
Al-khinzajah: Arrogance.
وخنزج: تكبر.
And khanzaja: He was arrogant.
ورجل خنزج: ضخم.
And a man khinzaj: Bulky.