Bahasa Melayu
perli
English
tease, mock, gibe
A teasing remark or mocking joke.
ڤرلي
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia tersinggung dengan perli kawan-kawannya.
He was hurt by his friends' teasing remarks.
Perli itu kedengaran halus tetapi menusuk hati.
The teasing remark sounded soft but hurtful.
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perli
Used for a mocking remark or gibe.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memerli
- to tease; to mock.
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