Bahasa Melayu
bengis
English
surly, gruff, cruel, angry
Someone who is fierce, harsh, or unpleasant in the way they speak or act.
بڠيس
Examples
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Wajah pengawal itu bengis sepanjang masa.
The security guard looked surly all the time.
Dia marah dengan suara yang bengis.
He was angry in a harsh voice.
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bengis
It can describe a harsh, unfriendly manner.
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