Bahasa Melayu
mengenjut
English
jerk, tug, rock slowly
To move something with a short pull, or to rock it slowly.
مڠنجوت
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Dia mengenjut tali itu supaya longgar.
He jerked the rope to loosen it.
Ibu mengenjut buaian bayi dengan lembut.
Mother rocked the baby’s cradle gently.
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mengenjut
It can also mean to tug or rock something slowly.
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