Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From Σίφνος (Síphnos, Siphnos) + -άζω (-ázō).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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σιφνιάζω (siphniázō)

  1. (literal) to act like a person from the island of Siphnos
  2. to engage in elaborate musical performances resembling those of Philoxenides of Siphnos
  3. (vulgar) to touch someone's buttocks with one's finger

Inflection

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