Bahasa Melayu
mengotek
English
to wiggle, to wag, to shake
To move something quickly from side to side or up and down.
مڠوتيك
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anak kecil itu mengotek kaki ketika menunggu bas.
The small child wiggled his legs while waiting for the bus.
Dia mengotek kepala kerana tidak setuju.
He wagged his head because he did not agree.
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What does “to wiggle” mean in Malay?
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mengotek
It means to move side to side or up and down.
Word family
Common derived forms
- otek
- to shake or loosen
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