Bahasa Melayu

besit

Bahasa Melayu

English

to whip lightly, to cane lightly, to strike with a cane

Besit means to hit someone lightly with a cane or stick.

بسيت

Examples

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  1. Guru itu tidak besit muridnya, hanya memberi amaran.

    The teacher did not cane the pupil, only gave a warning.

  2. Ayah besit pagar yang longgar supaya kekal rapat.

    Father tapped the loose fence with a cane so it would stay tight.

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besit

Besit refers to a light stroke with a cane or stick.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.