Bahasa Melayu

jingkrak

Bahasa Melayu

English

spring about, hop with glee, jump around

Jingkrak means to jump or bounce around happily and with energy.

جيڠكراق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kanak-kanak itu jingkrak apabila mendengar berita baik.

    The children sprang about when they heard the good news.

  2. Anjing kecil itu jingkrak di halaman.

    The small dog hopped around in the yard.

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What does “hop with glee” mean in Malay?

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jingkrak

It suggests lively, happy movement.

Word family

Common derived forms

berjingkrak
to spring about; to hop with glee

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.