Bahasa Melayu

gusi

Bahasa Melayu

English

gum

The soft pink flesh around the teeth.

ڬوسي

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Gusi kanak-kanak itu berdarah sedikit.

    The child's gum bled a little.

  2. Dia berkumur untuk menjaga kebersihan gusi.

    He rinsed his mouth to keep his gums clean.

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What does “gum” mean in Malay?

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gusi

It refers to the flesh around the teeth.

Word family

Common derived forms

menggusi
to smile
gus
at once; altogether

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.