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طمخ

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of arrogance, haughtiness, and looking down on others. It describes a person who is excessively proud and disdainful.

Derived headwords

طَمَخَverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantboth

    To exhibit excessive pride, haughtiness, and disdain towards others.

طَمْخnoun
  1. 1.
    arroganceclassical

    The state or quality of being arrogant, haughty, or disdainful.

Parallel reading

طمخ بأنفه
He sniffed haughtily.
تكبر
He was arrogant.