Bahasa Melayu

hamput

Bahasa Melayu

English

scolding, rebuke, abusive language

Words used to scold someone in a harsh or angry way.

همڤوت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu menangis selepas menerima hamput daripada bapanya.

    The child cried after receiving a scolding from his father.

  2. Dia tidak suka hamput yang kasar.

    He does not like harsh scolding.

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hamput

Refers to angry or harsh words.

Word family

Common derived forms

menghamput
to scold

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.