Bahasa Melayu

thievish

Bahasa Melayu

English

thievish, stealing, pilfering

Likely to steal or showing the habit of stealing.

Examples

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  1. Budak itu terkenal dengan tabiat suka mencuri barang kecil di rumah.

    The boy was known for his habit of stealing small things at home.

  2. Mata lelaki itu kelihatan curiga dan thievish ketika dia berjalan pergi.

    The man’s eyes looked suspicious and thievish as he walked away.

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Used for a person or behaviour that suggests stealing.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.