Bahasa Melayu

jangak

Bahasa Melayu

English

dissolute, debauched, smart

Used for someone who lives carelessly or, in another sense, someone who looks smart or attractive.

جڠاق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia menasihati anak muda itu supaya tidak hidup menjangak.

    He advised the young man not to live a dissolute life.

  2. Pakaian baharu itu nampak jangak pada dirinya.

    The new clothes look smart on him.

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What does “dissolute” mean in Malay?

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dissolute; debauched; smart

The word has more than one sense.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjangak
to lead a licentious life
penjangak
a sneak thief; a pretty criminal

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.