Bahasa Melayu

boyak

Bahasa Melayu

English

dull, drab, tasteless

Lacking colour, taste, or liveliness.

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Examples

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  1. Sajian itu terasa boyak kerana kurang rempah.

    The dish tasted dull because it had too little spice.

  2. Warna baju itu boyak dan tidak menarik perhatian.

    The shirt colour was drab and did not catch attention.

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boyak

Boyak describes something that is bland, drab, or not lively.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.