Bahasa Melayu

elusan

Bahasa Melayu

English

caress, stroke

A gentle touch or stroking movement.

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Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu diam apabila diberi elusan di kepala.

    The child became quiet when given a caress on the head.

  2. Elusan pada bulu kucing itu membuatnya selesa.

    The stroking on the cat’s fur made it comfortable.

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elusan

Used for a gentle caressing movement.

Word family

Common derived forms

elus
to caress; to stroke

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.