Bahasa Melayu
mengatik
English
tickle
To touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh or squirm.
مڠاتيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Abang mengatik adiknya sehingga ketawa.
The older brother tickled his younger sibling until he laughed.
Kanak-kanak itu mengatik tapak kaki rakannya.
The child tickled his friend's sole.
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What does “tickle” mean in Malay?
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mengatik
It is used for making someone laugh by touching lightly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- katik
- short; small
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