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كنص

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the act of mocking, sneering, or showing contempt, often through facial expressions like twitching the nose. It can also refer to the act of gathering or collecting, particularly in a secretive or preparatory manner.

Derived headwords

كَنَصَverb
  1. 1.
    to mockboth

    To show contempt or ridicule towards someone, often through facial expressions or gestures.

  2. 2.
    to sneerclassical

    To make a contemptuous or mocking grimace, especially by drawing down the corners of the mouth or wrinkling the nose.

  3. 3.
    to gatherclassical

    To collect or assemble, often in preparation or for a specific purpose.

تَكْنِيصnoun
  1. 1.
    mockeryclassical

    The act of mocking or sneering; derision.

  2. 2.
    gatheringclassical

    The act of collecting or assembling.

مُتَكَنِّصadjective
  1. 1.
    mockingclassical

    One who mocks or sneers.

كِنَاصnoun
  1. 1.
    mocking gestureclassical

    A facial expression or gesture used to convey mockery or contempt, such as twitching the nose.

Parallel reading

كنصت الشياطين لسليمان
The devils mocked Solomon.
أول من لبس القباء سليمان، عليه السلام، وذلك أنه كان إذا أدخل رأسه للبس الثياب كنصت الشياطين استهزاء
The first to wear the Qubaa' was Solomon, peace be upon him, because when he would put his head in to wear clothes, the devils would mock him out of derision.
كنص إذا حرك أنفه استهزاء
He mocks if he twitches his nose in derision.
كنص في وجه فلان إذا استهزأ به
He mocked him to his face if he ridiculed him.