angkuh

Indonesian

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /ˈaŋkuh/ [ˈaŋ.kʊh]
  • Rhymes: -aŋkuh
  • Syllabification: ang‧kuh

Etymology 1

Inherited from Malay angkuh. Cognate of Old Javanese aṅkuh (“conceited, stuck up”).

Adjective

angkuh (comparative lebih angkuh, superlative paling angkuh)

  1. arrogant, haughty, proud
    Synonyms: congkak, sombong, tinggi hati

Derived terms

  • keangkuhan
  • seangkuh
  • terangkuh

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Minangkabau [Term?].

Noun

angkuh (plural angkuh-angkuh)

  1. synonym of rupa

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