Bahasa Melayu
samseng
English
gangster, bully, thug
A rough and violent person who frightens or harms others.
سمسڠ
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Penduduk kampung itu takut akan samseng yang sering mengganggu mereka.
The villagers were afraid of the thug who often disturbed them.
Sekumpulan samseng ditahan oleh pihak polis.
A group of gangsters was detained by the police.
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samseng
Used for a violent bully or thug.
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