Bahasa Melayu
keliat
English
wriggle away, twist free
To twist the body to escape or get free from a hold.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Kanak-kanak itu keliat daripada pegangan abangnya.
The child wriggled away from his brother’s grip.
Ikan itu keliat sebelum jatuh ke lantai basah.
The fish wriggled free before falling onto the wet floor.
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What does “wriggle away” mean in Malay?
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keliat
It means to twist free from a hold.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengeliat
- to wriggle away
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