Bahasa Melayu
melatah
English
speak or act wildly after shock, react unconsciously
To speak or behave wildly and without control, often after being shocked or frightened.
ملاته
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Dia mula melatah apabila kawan-kawannya bergurau.
She started reacting unconsciously when her friends joked around.
Jangan usik dia, nanti dia melatah.
Don’t tease him, or he may react unconsciously.
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What does “react unconsciously” mean in Malay?
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melatah
It describes an uncontrolled reaction after shock or fright.
Word family
Common derived forms
- latah
- say or do something unconsciously due to shock or fright
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