Bahasa Melayu

ejek

Bahasa Melayu

English

tease, mock, ridicule, jeer

To say or do something to make fun of someone or show disrespect.

ايجيق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Rakan-rakannya tidak patut mengejek kesilapan dia.

    His friends should not mock his mistake.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu mengejek cara adiknya bercakap.

    The child teased the way the younger sibling spoke.

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ejek

Used when making fun of someone.

Word family

Common derived forms

ejekan
mockery; ridicule
mengejek
to mock; to ridicule
pengejek
scoffer

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.