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فنفن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root describes a state of being slow, sluggish, or hesitant, often due to laziness or weariness. It can apply to people or animals exhibiting such behavior.

Derived headwords

فَنَفَنَverb
  1. 1.
    to be sluggishboth

    To act in a slow, hesitant, or sluggish manner, often due to laziness or weariness.

Parallel reading

فنفن الرجل إذا فرق إبله كسلا وتوانيا.
A man acted sluggishly if he separated his camels out of laziness and hesitation.