Bahasa Melayu
jilam
English
lick at
To lick something lightly or repeatedly with the tongue.
جيلم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak kucing itu menjilam susu di dalam mangkuk.
The kitten licked at the milk in the bowl.
Dia menjilam aiskrim itu sebelum bercakap.
He licked at the ice cream before speaking.
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What does “lick at” mean in Malay?
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menjilam
It means to lick lightly or repeatedly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menjilam
- to lick at
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