Bahasa Melayu
kenes
English
prim, pert, dainty
Kenes describes someone who acts prim or a little too dainty and lively.
كنس
Examples
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Budak itu bercakap dengan gaya yang agak kenes.
That child speaks in a rather prim way.
Sikapnya kenes ketika bergambar di hadapan kamera.
Her manner was pert when posing in front of the camera.
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kenes
Used for a manner that is neat, affected, or pert.
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