Bahasa Melayu

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Bahasa Melayu

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big for its age, overgrown

Describes something or someone that is larger or more developed than expected for its age.

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Examples

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  1. Anak kambing itu kelihatan baguk walaupun masih muda.

    The kid goat looked overgrown even though it was still young.

  2. Pokok itu sudah baguk sebelum sempat dipindahkan.

    The tree had become too big for its age before it could be moved.

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It describes something that has grown more than expected for its age.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.