"taarof" meaning in English

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Noun

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 undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 51 49 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
  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, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 51 49 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 49 51 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 50 50
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: ta'arof, tarof

Alternative forms

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