Bahasa Melayu

bura

Bahasa Melayu

English

spitting out, ejecting, slandering

To throw or force something out, or to attack someone with harsh words.

بورا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Air daripada paip itu bura dengan kuat.

    Water from the pipe spurted out strongly.

  2. Dia bura orang lain dengan kata-kata yang kasar.

    He slandered other people with harsh words.

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What does “spitting out” mean in Malay?

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bura

It can also mean ejecting something forcefully or speaking abusively.

Word family

Common derived forms

burai
scattered; dispersed; gushing out

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.