Bahasa Melayu

whisker

Bahasa Melayu

English

whisker, moustache, beard

Hair growing on a man’s upper lip or chin.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Lelaki tua itu berjambang nipis.

    The old man had a thin beard.

  2. Budak itu mula bermisai walaupun masih muda.

    The boy had started to grow a moustache even though he was still young.

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What does “whisker” mean in Malay?

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bermisai, berjambang

Used for facial hair on the upper lip or chin.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.