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بغنج

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root pertains to a specific type of coquettish or flirtatious behavior, often characterized by a playful and alluring manner. It describes someone who exhibits charm and grace in their interactions, particularly in a romantic or social context.

Derived headwords

التَبَغْنُجnoun
  1. 1.
    Intensified coquetryclassical

    A more intense or pronounced form of coquettish behavior, implying a heightened degree of charm and allure.

التَّغَنُّجnoun
  1. 1.
    Coquetry, flirtatiousnessboth

    The act of behaving in a charming, playful, and alluring manner, often with the intention of attracting attention or affection.

تَمَغْنَجَverb
  1. 1.
    To act coquettishlyboth

    To behave in a charming, playful, and alluring manner, often associated with flirtation.

Parallel reading

هاكذا بتقديم الموحدة على الغين: (أشد) حالا (من التغ نج)
Thus, by placing the 'ta' before the 'ghayn': (more intense) in state (than al-taghanuj).
فإن زيادة البنية تدل على زيادة المعنى في الأكثر
For the increase in structure indicates an increase in meaning in most cases.
والمشهور على ألسنة الناس التمغنج، بالميم بدل الموحدة.
And what is famous on the tongues of people is al-tamaghunj, with a 'mim' instead of a 'ta'.