Bahasa Melayu

cemik

Bahasa Melayu

English

sneer, mock, make a wry face

To show contempt, mock someone, or twist the face in scorn.

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  1. Dia cemik apabila mendengar lawakan itu.

    He sneered when he heard that joke.

  2. Budak itu cemik kerana tidak suka pada rasa ubat.

    The child made a wry face because he did not like the taste of the medicine.

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cemik

It can mean mocking with the face or expression.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.