Bahasa Melayu

jentik

Bahasa Melayu

English

flick, tap, snap lightly

To hit or push something lightly with the thumb and finger, or with a quick small movement.

جنتيق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia jentik lalat yang hinggap di mejanya.

    He flicked away the fly that landed on his table.

  2. Adik jentik hujung kertas itu dengan jari.

    The younger child tapped the edge of the paper with a finger.

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jentik

It means to tap or push lightly with the thumb and finger.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.