Bahasa Melayu
mengerling
English
to look askance, to give a sidelong look
To look at someone from the side, often showing disapproval or suspicion.
مڠرليڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia mengerling rakannya kerana tidak setuju.
He looked askance at his friend because he did not agree.
Ibu mengerling anaknya apabila dia bercakap kasar.
Mother gave her child a sidelong look when he spoke rudely.
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What does “to look askance” mean in Malay?
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mengerling
It means to look sideways, often with disapproval.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kerling
- glance; side look
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