Bahasa Melayu
jebeh
English
ready to cry, pout, curl the lip in disdain
Jebeh describes a baby who looks ready to cry, or a person who curls the lip in disdain.
جيبيه
Examples
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Bayi itu mula jebeh apabila mendengar bunyi yang kuat.
The baby began to look ready to cry when hearing the loud sound.
Dia jebeh ketika melihat makanan yang tidak disukainya.
He pouted when he saw the food he did not like.
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What does “ready to cry” mean in Malay?
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jebeh
Often used for a baby or for a face showing disdain.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjebeh
- to look ready to cry; to pout in disdain
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