Bahasa Melayu
clam
English
clam up, be silent suddenly
To become silent and refuse to speak.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Apabila ditanya, dia clam terus.
When asked, he clammed up at once.
Budak itu clam dan tidak mahu menjawab soalan.
The child clammed up and did not want to answer the questions.
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What does “be silent suddenly” mean in Malay?
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It describes refusing to talk.
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