Bahasa Melayu
mengkis
English
defiant, challenging, showing defiance
Mengkis describes a person, attitude, or look that is openly defiant or challenging.
مڠكيس
Examples
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Dia memandang guru itu dengan wajah mengkis.
He looked at the teacher with a defiant expression.
Sikap mengkis itu membuat suasana menjadi tegang.
That defiant attitude made the situation tense.
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What does “defiant” mean in Malay?
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mengkis
It is used for an attitude or expression that shows challenge or resistance.
Word family
Common derived forms
- mekis
- defiance
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