"taarof" meaning in All languages combined

See taarof on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Iranian Persian تعارف (ta'ârof), from Classical Persian تعارف (ta'āruf). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fa-ira|تعارف|tr=ta'ârof}} Iranian Persian تعارف (ta'ârof), {{uder|en|fa-cls|تعارف|tr=ta'āruf}} Classical Persian تعارف (ta'āruf) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} taarof (uncountable)
  1. The intricate Persian system of etiquette and good manners, emphasising extreme deference, humility, and respect, especially in politely declining to do something (quote a price on something one is selling, eat more food, etc) so that another person can talk one into it. Tags: uncountable Categories (place): Iran
    Sense id: en-taarof-en-noun-x6IbA5jQ Disambiguation of Iran: 70 30 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 56 44 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 51 49
  2. A cultural communication style of indirect competitive flattery, generally of Middle Eastern origin. Tags: uncountable Categories (place): Iran
    Sense id: en-taarof-en-noun--udoXmdI Disambiguation of Iran: 70 30 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 51 49
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: ta'arof, tarof

Alternative forms

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