زنطيط

Moroccan Arabic

Etymology

Of unclear origin; perhaps from a Berber language, or originally Arabic and loaned into Moroccan Berber varieties, in which case it may be related to Egyptian Arabic زنط (zunṭ, “bonnet, cap; neck”). Compare Moroccan Amazigh ⵜⴰⵥⵏⴹⵉⴹⵜ (taẓnḍiḍt, “tail”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zan.tˤiːtˤ/

Noun

زنطيط • (zanṭīṭ) m (plural زناطط (znāṭiṭ))

1. tail

   Synonyms: ديل (dīl), قزيبة (qazzība), شوال (šwāl)

2. (vulgar) penis