Bahasa Melayu
crocodile
English
fake, pretended
Used to describe feelings or actions that are not sincere or real.
Examples
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Dia menangis pura-pura hiba supaya orang kasihan kepadanya.
He cried fake tears so that people would pity him.
Senyumannya nampak pura-pura hiba sahaja.
Her smile looked like pretended grief only.
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What does “fake” mean in Malay?
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pura-pura
Used for something not sincere or real.
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