Bahasa Melayu

buli

Bahasa Melayu

English

bully, intimidate, threaten

A person who uses force, threats, or pressure to hurt or control others.

بولي

Examples

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  1. Budak itu menangis kerana dibuli oleh rakan sekelasnya.

    The child cried because he was bullied by his classmate.

  2. Guru menegur pelajar yang suka membuli orang lain.

    The teacher warned the student who likes to bully others.

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What does “bully” mean in Malay?

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buli

It refers to a person who intimidates others.

Word family

Common derived forms

bul
globular; bubble-like
bulan
moon; month; period of gestation

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.