Bahasa Melayu

bengis

Bahasa Melayu

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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  1. Wajah pengawal itu bengis sepanjang masa.

    The security guard looked surly all the time.

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