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طعس

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Hijazi Arabic

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Arabic دعص (related to softness or weakness). The sense of brat comes from the fact that it's hard to deal with sand dunes while driving.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /tˤiʕs/

Noun

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طعس (ṭiʕsm (plural طعوس (ṭuʕūs))

  1. sand dune
  2. (derogatory) brat, a child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly and spoiled.
  3. (derogatory) bedouin