# \*ṭVpVš-: 'be fat' 1, 'be dull, unfeeling' 2

> Proto-Semitic *ṭVpVš-, 'be fat' 1, 'be dull, unfeeling' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [ṭ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tet/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ṭVpVš- |
| Meaning | 'be fat' 1, 'be dull, unfeeling' 2 |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | ṭapāšu (AHw 1380); ṭapšu; ṭuppušu (CAD Ṭ 49, 150) | AHw 1380; CAD Ṭ 49, 150 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | ṭāpaš (Ps 119:70); cj. (Job 33:25) (HALOT 379) | HALOT 379 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | ṭpš pa. (HALOT 379) | HALOT 379 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | ṭafisa (HALOT 379) | HALOT 379 | gloss withheld |

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## Notes

HALOT 379: basic meaning 'to be fat' &gt; 'to be foolish'; CPArm., Syr. 'to be dirty', Mnd. 'to be unclean'; Akk. ṭapāšu with (?).

## Linked from

- [ṭ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tet/index.md>)

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