Bahasa Melayu
tebal
English
thick-skinned, shameless, brazen
Describing a person who is not ashamed and is willing to continue acting boldly despite criticism.
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Dia tetap bercakap dengan muka tebal walaupun sudah ditegur.
He still spoke shamelessly even after being told off.
Jangan jadi muka tebal apabila melakukan kesalahan.
Do not be thick-skinned when you have done something wrong.
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What does “thick-skinned” mean in Malay?
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muka tebal
It describes someone who is shameless or not easily embarrassed.
Word family
Common derived forms
- menebal
- to become thicker or more pronounced
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