Bahasa Melayu
belalak
English
open wide, stare
To open the eyes very widely, usually in surprise or anger.
بلالق
Examples
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Dia belalak apabila mendengar berita itu.
He stared wide-eyed when he heard the news.
Mata kanak-kanak itu belalak melihat bunga api.
The child’s eyes opened wide at the fireworks.
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belalak
Usually refers to the eyes.
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