Bahasa Melayu

celici

Bahasa Melayu

English

greedy, covetous, miserly

Describing a person who wants too much and is unwilling to share or give.

چليچي

Examples

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  1. Dia celici dan tidak suka berkongsi makanan.

    He is greedy and does not like to share food.

  2. Jangan bersikap celici ketika membeli barang.

    Do not be covetous when buying things.

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celici

It describes someone who wants too much or gives very little.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.