Bahasa Melayu

dayus

Bahasa Melayu

English

cowardly, despicable, unmanly

Weak in courage and behaviour, in a contemptible way.

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Examples

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  1. Sikap dayus seperti itu tidak patut dicontohi.

    Such cowardly behaviour should not be followed.

  2. Dia dikritik kerana bertindak dayus ketika kawan memerlukan bantuan.

    He was criticised for acting despicably when his friend needed help.

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dayus

It is used for behaviour that is weak and contemptible.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.