Bahasa Melayu

hamis

Bahasa Melayu

English

smelly, fishy, rancid

Hamis describes a strong unpleasant smell, especially a fishy or rancid one.

هميس

Examples

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  1. Ikan itu sudah hamis kerana terlalu lama disimpan.

    The fish was smelly because it had been kept too long.

  2. Bau hamis datang dari tong sampah itu.

    A strong unpleasant smell came from that rubbish bin.

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hamis

This sense often refers to a fishy or rancid smell.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.