طوفة

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Arabic[edit]

Noun[edit]

طَوْفَة (ṭawfaf

  1. instance noun of طَافَ (ṭāfa)

Gulf Arabic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Arabic طَوْف (ṭawf, wall).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (Kuwait) IPA(key): /ˈtˤoː.fə/

Noun[edit]

طوفة (ṭōfaf (plural طوف (ṭuwaf) or طوف (ṭwaf))

  1. wall (each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.)
  2. (figurative) someone who sits idly and does noting, such as in situations where everyone is working or occupied with something.
    Synonym: صمنديقة (ṣamandēga)

Derived terms[edit]