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مزح

Root entry · 13 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of jesting, joking, and lighthearted interaction. It also extends to metaphorical uses related to coloring, fruiting, and distinguishing oneself from unpleasant people.

Derived headwords

مَزَحَ كَمَنَعَverb
  1. 1.
    to jestboth

    To engage in joking or lighthearted banter, as opposed to seriousness.

يَمْزَحُverb
  1. 1.
    he jestsboth

    Present tense form of the verb 'to jest'.

مَزْحًاnoun
  1. 1.
    jestingboth

    The act or instance of joking or lighthearted banter.

  2. 2.
    playfulnessboth

    A state of being playful or lighthearted.

مُزَاحًاnoun
  1. 1.
    jestingboth

    A synonym for 'مزحًا', referring to the act of joking.

  2. 2.
    playfulnessboth

    A state of being playful or lighthearted.

مُزَاحَةًnoun
  1. 1.
    jestingboth

    A noun denoting the act of joking or lighthearted banter.

مُزَاحٌnoun
  1. 1.
    jestingboth

    The act of joking or lighthearted banter, often interpreted as pleasant interaction without offense.

مُمَازَحَةٌnoun
  1. 1.
    joking withboth

    The act of engaging in jesting or banter with someone.

تَمَزَّحَاverb
  1. 1.
    they jestedboth

    The dual past tense form of the verb meaning to jest or engage in banter.

إِمْزَاحٌnoun
  1. 1.
    trellising vinesclassical

    The act of supporting or training grapevines, a metaphorical extension of the root's meaning.

تَمْزِيحٌverb
  1. 1.
    to colorclassical

    To take on color, specifically used for grapes or ears of corn.

مُزِحَverb
  1. 1.
    it fruitedclassical

    Said of a grapevine when it begins to bear fruit, possibly a variant or related meaning.

مَزْحٌnoun
  1. 1.
    ear of cornclassical

    A fully developed ear of corn or similar grain.

مُزَحٌadjective
  1. 1.
    jovialclassical

    Describing a man who is not heavy or unpleasant in disposition, distinguishing himself from those with ill-will.

Parallel reading

المزح نقيض الجد
Jesting is the opposite of seriousness.
المزح المباسطة إلى الغير على جهة التلطف والاستعطاف دون أذية
Jesting is pleasant interaction with others in a way of kindness and seeking affection, without causing harm.
الإكثار منه والخروج عن الحد مخل بالمروءة والوقار
Excessive joking and going beyond limits undermines chivalry and dignity.
التنزه عنه بالمرة والتقبض مخل بالسنة والسيرة النبوية
Complete avoidance of joking and being overly reserved undermines the Sunnah and the Prophet's way.
وخير الأمور أوسطها
And the best of matters are the moderate ones.
وإياك والمزاح
And beware of excessive joking.
تمزحا: تداعبا
They jested: they played with each other.
رجل مزاح
A jovial man.
الإمزاح: تعريش الكرم
Trellising vines: supporting grapevines.
مزح العنب تمزيحا: لون
Grapes took on color through 'tamziihan'.
مزح الكرم: أثمر
The grapevine bore fruit.
المزح: السنبل
The ear of corn: a fully developed ear of grain.
المزح من الرجال: الخارجون من طبع الثقلاء
Jovial men are those who depart from the disposition of the heavy or unpleasant.