Bahasa Melayu
gelitik
English
tickle
To touch lightly in a way that makes someone laugh or feel a tingling sensation.
ڬليتيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Adik ketawa apabila saya gelitik tapak kakinya.
My younger sibling laughed when I tickled the sole of the foot.
Jangan gelitik dia nanti dia susah nak duduk diam.
Don’t tickle him or he will find it hard to sit still.
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What does “tickle” mean in Malay?
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gelitik
Used for a light touch that causes laughter or tingling.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menggelitik
- to tickle; to excite
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