Bahasa Melayu

tonggek

Bahasa Melayu

English

jutting out, sticking out

Tonggek describes a shape or posture with the back end sticking out.

توڠڬيك

Examples

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  1. Anak kecil itu duduk tonggek ketika bermain pasir.

    The small child sat with his bottom sticking out while playing in the sand.

  2. Kucing itu berjalan dengan ekornya tonggek ke atas.

    The cat walked with its tail sticking up.

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tonggek

Used for a posture or shape.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.