Bahasa Melayu

calak

Bahasa Melayu

English

airs, show off, pretence

Calak refers to an affected, showy manner or a smart-aleck attitude.

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  1. Dia bercakap dengan calak yang menjengkelkan.

    He spoke with an irritating show-off manner.

  2. Budak itu tidak suka bercalak apabila bersama kawan.

    The child did not like to show off when with friends.

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calak

An affected or showy manner.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.