Bahasa Melayu

jelir

Bahasa Melayu

English

stick out, protrude, jut

To extend out slightly from a surface or from the mouth.

جيلير

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Batu kecil itu jelir dari dinding.

    The small stone jutted out from the wall.

  2. Dia menjelir lidah semasa bermain.

    He stuck out his tongue while playing.

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What does “protrude” mean in Malay?

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jelir

It refers to something sticking out slightly.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjelir
to stick out; to jut out

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.