Bahasa Melayu
menggelitik
English
tickle, excite
To touch lightly so that someone feels ticklish, or to stir strong interest or excitement.
مڠڬليتيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kakak menggelitik adiknya sehingga ketawa.
The older sister tickled her younger sibling until they laughed.
Berita itu menggelitik minat ramai orang.
The news excited the interest of many people.
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What does “tickle” mean in Malay?
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gelitik
Use gelitik for the feeling or the action of tickling.
Word family
Common derived forms
- gelitik
- tickle
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