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دغغ

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of tickling, which involves light touching or stroking to elicit laughter or a physical reaction. It can also extend to the idea of provoking or stimulating something.

Derived headwords

دَغْدَغَverb
  1. 1.
    to tickleboth

    To touch or stroke someone lightly, especially in sensitive areas, in order to cause laughter or a twitching sensation.

  2. 2.
    to provokeclassical

    To stimulate or incite something, often in a playful or teasing manner.

دَغْدَغَةnoun
  1. 1.
    ticklingboth

    The act or sensation of being tickled.

  2. 2.
    provocationclassical

    The act of stimulating or inciting.

Parallel reading

الدغدغة، معروفة.
Tickling is well-known.