Bahasa Melayu
perli
English
being teased, being mocked
A phrase used when someone is being teased or mocked.
ڤرلي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia rasa tidak selesa apabila kena perli di depan orang ramai.
He felt uncomfortable when he was teased in front of everyone.
Anak itu menangis selepas kena perli oleh rakannya.
The child cried after being teased by his friend.
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What does “being teased” mean in Malay?
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kena perli
Used when someone receives teasing or mockery.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memerli
- to tease; to mock.
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