Bahasa Melayu
gagau
English
grope, fumble
To feel around with the hands without being able to see clearly or find something easily.
ڬاڬاو
Examples
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Dia gagau kunci di dalam begnya.
She fumbled for her keys in her bag.
Mereka gagau dalam gelap mencari lampu suluh.
They groped in the dark looking for a torch.
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What does “grope” mean in Malay?
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gagau
It means to search by feeling with the hands, especially when visibility is poor.
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