Bahasa Melayu
kepam
English
musty, stale-smelling
Used to describe clothes or places with an old, damp smell.
كڤام
Examples
Contoh ayat
Baju yang lama disimpan itu berbau kepam.
The clothes kept for a long time smelled musty.
Bilik stor itu lembap dan kepam.
The store room was damp and musty.
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What does “musty” mean in Malay?
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kepam
It describes an old, damp smell, especially on clothes.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mengepam
- to pump; to flush
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