Bahasa Melayu

cepua

Bahasa Melayu

English

blush of shame, guilty look

A look or change in the face that shows shame or guilt.

چڤوا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Mukanya tiba-tiba cepua apabila namanya disebut.

    His face suddenly showed a guilty look when his name was mentioned.

  2. Dia menunduk dengan cepua selepas dimarahi.

    She lowered her head with a blush of shame after being scolded.

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cepua

Used for a look that shows shame or guilt.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.