Bahasa Melayu
menjilam
English
lick at
To lick something lightly or repeatedly with the tongue.
منجيلم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Anjing itu menjilam mangkuk selepas makan.
The dog licked at the bowl after eating.
Dia menjilam jari yang terkena kuah.
She licked at the finger that got some sauce on it.
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What does “lick at” mean in Malay?
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menjilam
It means to lick lightly or repeatedly.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jilam
- lick at
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