Bahasa Melayu
kedekut
English
stingy, miserly, mean
Kedekut describes someone who is unwilling to spend or share money or things.
كدكوت
Examples
Contoh ayat
Jangan kedekut bila hendak membantu orang susah.
Do not be stingy when helping people in need.
Dia terkenal sebagai jiran yang kedekut.
He is known as a stingy neighbour.
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kedekut
Use kedekut for someone who does not like to give or spend.
Word family
Common derived forms
- dekut
- coo; the sound of a pigeon
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