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زعلج

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to negative character traits, specifically bad temper and ill-mannered behavior. It describes a disposition characterized by unpleasantness and a lack of good conduct.

Derived headwords

الزَّعْلَجَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Bad temperclassical

    A disposition characterized by ill-temper, rudeness, and unpleasant behavior.

  2. 2.
    Ill-manneredclassical

    Conduct that is contrary to good breeding and social etiquette.

Parallel reading

الزعلجة: سوء الخلق.
Bad temper: ill-mannered conduct.