Bahasa Melayu
menjolok
English
poke, jab, prod
To poke or prod with a stick or a pointed object.
منجولوق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Ayah menjolok buah mangga dengan galah.
Father poked the mangoes down with a long pole.
Dia menjolok pintu kecil itu untuk membuka laluan udara.
He poked at the small door to open a way for air.
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What does “poke” mean in Malay?
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menjolok
This verb is used for poking with a stick or point.
Word family
Common derived forms
- jolok
- to poke down with a long pole; to thrust into a hole
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