Bahasa Melayu
merebu
English
bristling, standing upright
Describes hair, fur, or something similar when it stands stiffly upright.
مربو
Examples
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Bulu kucing itu merebu apabila ia terkejut.
The cat’s fur bristled when it was startled.
Rambutnya merebu kerana ditiup angin kuat.
Her hair stood upright because of the strong wind.
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What does “bristling” mean in Malay?
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merebu
Used when hair or fur stands up stiffly.
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