Bahasa Melayu
usik
English
to tease, to disturb, to bother
To annoy someone playfully or to interrupt and disturb them.
اوسيق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Jangan usik adik kamu ketika dia belajar.
Don’t disturb your younger sibling while he is studying.
Rakan-rakan usik dia kerana pipinya merah.
His friends teased him because his cheeks were red.
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What does “to tease” mean in Malay?
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usik
Used for playful teasing or mild disturbance.
Word family
Common derived forms
- usikan
- teasing; disturbance
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