Bahasa Melayu

yes

Bahasa Melayu

English

yes-man, sycophant

A person who agrees with everything another person says, often without thinking.

Examples

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  1. Dia tidak mahu jadi pak turut dalam mesyuarat itu.

    He did not want to be a yes-man in the meeting.

  2. Seorang pak turut biasanya tidak berani memberi pendapat sendiri.

    A yes-man usually does not dare to give his own opinion.

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What does “yes-man” mean in Malay?

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pak turut

It is a person who always agrees.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.