Bahasa Melayu

bongok

Bahasa Melayu

English

stupid, clumsy, bulky

Bongok describes someone or something that is very dull, clumsy, or awkward.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Jangan jadi bongok ketika membawa barang berat.

    Don’t be clumsy when carrying heavy items.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu memanggilnya bongok kerana dia lambat memahami arahan.

    The children called him stupid because he was slow to understand the instructions.

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bongok

In this sense, bongok means dull or stupid.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.