Bahasa Melayu
kanyor
English
shy, bashful, timid
Describes someone who feels embarrassed or uneasy around other people.
كڽور
Examples
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Budak itu kanyor ketika ditanya di hadapan kelas.
The child was shy when asked in front of the class.
Dia tersenyum kanyor apabila namanya dipanggil.
He smiled shyly when his name was called.
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kanyor
Kanyor describes a shy or bashful feeling or look.
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