Bahasa Melayu

belalak

Bahasa Melayu

English

open wide, stare

To open the eyes very widely, usually in surprise or anger.

بلالق

Examples

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  1. Dia belalak apabila mendengar berita itu.

    He stared wide-eyed when he heard the news.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.