Bahasa Melayu

mengatik

Bahasa Melayu

English

tickle

To touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh or squirm.

مڠاتيق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Abang mengatik adiknya sehingga ketawa.

    The older brother tickled his younger sibling until he laughed.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.