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tarof

tarof is the alternative form of taarof.

Meaning of taarof

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.
  2. A cultural communication style of indirect competitive flattery, generally of Middle Eastern origin.

Questions about tarof

What is tarof the alternative form of?
Tarof is the alternative form of taarof.

Words near tarof in the dictionary

  1. Taro Island
  2. taro-patch fiddle
  3. taro-patch fiddles
  4. taroc
  5. tarocs
  6. tarof
  7. tarogato
  8. tarogatos
  9. tarok
  10. Taroko
  11. taroks

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