Bahasa Melayu

pontang

Bahasa Melayu

English

topsy-turvy, in disorder, helter-skelter

Terpontang-panting means being in a very disordered or chaotic state.

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Examples

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  1. Selepas ribut, halaman rumah itu kelihatan terpontang-panting.

    After the storm, the yard looked topsy-turvy.

  2. Kami jadi terpontang-panting apabila barang-barang jatuh ke lantai.

    We were thrown into confusion when the things fell to the floor.

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What does “topsy-turvy” mean in Malay?

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terpontang-panting

It means in a confused or disorderly state.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.