Bahasa Melayu
gatal
English
gossip, speak badly about others
Describes someone who likes to gossip or say bad things about other people.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia gatal mulut apabila bercerita tentang jiran.
He gossiped when talking about the neighbour.
Jangan gatal mulut menyebarkan cerita yang belum pasti.
Don’t gossip by spreading stories that are not confirmed.
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What does “gossip” mean in Malay?
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gatal mulut
It describes a person who likes to gossip.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menggatalkan
- to cause itchiness
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