Bahasa Melayu

bengih

Bahasa Melayu

English

hiss, yowl

To make a sharp hissing sound like a cat.

بڠيه

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  1. Kucing itu bengih apabila didekati orang asing.

    The cat hissed when a stranger came near.

  2. Dia terdengar bengih halus dari bawah meja.

    He heard a soft hiss from under the table.

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bengih

Usually refers to the sharp sound made by a cat.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.