Bahasa Melayu

cekuk

Bahasa Melayu

English

seize by the throat, choke

Cekuk means to hold or seize someone by the throat so they cannot breathe well.

چكوق

Examples

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  1. Lelaki itu cekuk penjahat yang cuba melarikan diri.

    The man seized the criminal by the throat who was trying to escape.

  2. Dia tercekuk ketika menelan makanan terlalu cepat.

    He choked when he swallowed the food too quickly.

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cekuk

Used when someone is held at the throat.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.