Bahasa Melayu

grimace

Bahasa Melayu

English

grimace, facial grimace, wry face

A twisted or awkward expression on the face, often showing pain, discomfort, or dislike.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia membuat grimace apabila rasa ubat itu terlalu pahit.

    He made a grimace when the medicine tasted too bitter.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu menunjukkan grimace ketika lampu kamera menyilaukan matanya.

    The child made a grimace when the camera light dazzled his eyes.

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What does “grimace” mean in Malay?

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kerut atau seringai muka

It is a twisted facial expression.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.