Bahasa Melayu

terjelapak

Bahasa Melayu

English

sidelong look, cross-eyed look

Slightly turned or looking to one side, especially with the eyes.

ترجلاڤق

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia memandang dengan mata terjelapak ketika mendengar berita itu.

    He looked with a sidelong glance when he heard the news.

  2. Kanak-kanak itu memberi senyuman terjelapak kepada gurunya.

    The child gave a sideways glance and smiled at the teacher.

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What does “sidelong look” mean in Malay?

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terjelapak

This word is used for an eye movement or look to the side.

Word family

Common derived forms

jelapak
scattered; dropped and scattered

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.