Bahasa Melayu
unggis
English
gnaw, nibble, bite repeatedly
To bite at something again and again, usually a little at a time.
اوڠڬيس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Tikus itu mengunggis kayu meja.
The rat gnawed at the table leg.
Anjing itu mengunggis tulang sampai habis.
The dog nibbled on the bone until it was finished.
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What does “gnaw” mean in Malay?
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unggis
Used for biting at something little by little, often persistently.
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