Bahasa Melayu
bengkeng
English
short-tempered, irritable, peevish
Quick to get angry or annoyed.
بيڠكيڠ
Examples
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Dia menjadi bengkeng apabila penat.
He becomes short-tempered when he is tired.
Jangan bercakap dengannya ketika dia bengkeng.
Do not talk to her when she is irritable.
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bengkeng
Describes someone who gets angry easily.
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