Bahasa Melayu
cengil
English
sharp-tongued, harsh, cantankerous
Cengil describes a person or manner that is sharp, harsh, and unpleasant.
چڠيل
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Dia cengil apabila bercakap dengan adiknya.
He was harsh when speaking to his younger sibling.
Nada suaranya cengil dan sukar didengar baik-baik.
Her tone was sharp and difficult to listen to properly.
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cengil
It refers to a sharp or unpleasant manner.
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