Bahasa Melayu
terkangkang
English
wide open, legs apart, straddling
Describing something open very wide, especially with the legs spread apart.
تركڠكڠ
Examples
Contoh ayat
Pintu itu terkangkang selepas ditiup angin.
The door was left wide open after being blown by the wind.
Anak kecil itu terjatuh dan kakinya terkangkang.
The small child fell and ended up with legs spread apart.
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What does “wide open” mean in Malay?
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terkangkang
Used for something opened very wide, especially legs or openings.
Word family
Common derived forms
- kangkang
- to straddle; the space between the legs
- mengangkang
- to stand astride
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