Bahasa Melayu
rebut
English
scramble, jostle, rush to get
To scramble or jostle with others in order to get something.
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Kanak-kanak itu berebut-rebut di depan kaunter untuk mendapatkan hadiah.
The children scrambled in front of the counter to get the prizes.
Orang ramai berebut-rebut naik bas selepas hujan berhenti.
The crowd jostled to board the bus after the rain stopped.
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What does “scramble” mean in Malay?
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berebut-rebut
It describes people trying to get something at the same time.
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