Bahasa Melayu

gila

Bahasa Melayu

English

slightly crazy, a bit crazy

This phrase means a little bit crazy or eccentric in a playful way.

ڬيلا

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu gila-gila sikit tetapi baik hati.

    That boy is a bit crazy but kind-hearted.

  2. Mereka bercakap gila-gila semasa menunggu bas.

    They were being a bit silly while waiting for the bus.

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What does “slightly crazy” mean in Malay?

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gila-gila

Gila-gila is often used informally for playful or silly behaviour.

Word family

Common derived forms

menggila
to go crazy; to become intense

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.