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فحز

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to arrogance and haughtiness. Derived forms describe someone who is conceited, boastful, and excessively proud.

Derived headwords

مُتَفَحِّزadjective
  1. 1.
    Arrogant, haughtyclassical

    Describing a person who is excessively proud, conceited, and boastful.

Parallel reading

يقال رجل متفحز أي متعظم متفحش
It is said a man is mutafahiz, meaning arrogant and immodest.
متعظم
Arrogant
متفحش
Immodest, indecent, or excessively boastful