بءى
Root entry · 9 derived lemmasThis root primarily concerns the concepts of pride, boasting, and arrogance. It also extends to meanings related to exertion, strenuous effort, and elevated status, particularly in the context of animals like camels.
Derived headwords
- 1.to striveclassical
To exert oneself or strive, similar to the verb سعى (sa'a). This form is noted as potentially being yā'ī (يَائِيّ) in origin.
- 1.to boastclassical
To boast or act proudly. This usage is described as rare and not considered good by some lexicographers.
- 1.prideclassical
Pride, arrogance, or boastfulness. It can be pronounced with a short or long 'alif'.
- 1.boastingclassical
The act of boasting or showing off.
- 1.prideclassical
Pride and arrogance. This is the core meaning associated with the root.
- 1.to exalt oneselfclassical
To exalt oneself, to be proud, or to boast. It implies elevating one's own status or importance.
- 1.to exert itselfclassical
Used for a she-camel that exerts herself greatly in her running or journey.
- 1.to exert itselfclassical
To exert oneself in running, particularly used for a camel. It can also mean to be lofty or high.
- 1.completeness (of rhyme)classical
In prosody, a complete and sound rhyme in poetry. If a shortened meter is used, it is not called 'ba'w' even if the rhyme is complete.