Bahasa Melayu

juah

Bahasa Melayu

English

pout, pouting

A sulky look made by pushing out the lips, usually by a child.

جواه

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu buat juah apabila permintaannya ditolak.

    The child pouted when his request was refused.

  2. Adiknya diam sahaja dengan muka juah.

    His younger sibling stayed quiet with a pouting face.

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What does “pout” mean in Malay?

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juah

Juah refers to the look or expression of pouting.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjuah
to pout

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.