Bahasa Melayu

rakus

Bahasa Melayu

English

greedy, guzzle, gluttonous

Rakus describes eating or drinking too greedily, or wanting things in an excessive way.

راكوس

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Budak itu rakus menghabiskan aiskrimnya sebelum makan malam.

    The child greedily finished the ice cream before dinner.

  2. Sikap rakus boleh menyebabkan orang mengambil lebih daripada keperluan.

    A greedy attitude can make people take more than they need.

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rakus

Use this for excessive appetite or desire.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.