Bahasa Melayu

menjolok

Bahasa Melayu

English

conspicuous, outstanding, vivid

So bright, bold, or noticeable that it stands out too much.

منجولوق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Baju itu terlalu menjolok mata untuk acara sekolah.

    That shirt was too eye-catching for the school event.

  2. Warna papan tanda itu menjolok mata pada waktu malam.

    The colour of the signboard stood out sharply at night.

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What does “conspicuous” mean in Malay?

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menjolok mata

Use this phrase for something that is too striking or eye-catching.

Word family

Common derived forms

jolok
to poke down with a long pole; to thrust into a hole

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.