bengap

Malay

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bəŋap/
  • Rhymes: -əŋap, -ŋap, -ap

Adjective

bengap (Jawi spelling بڠڤ, comparative lebih bengap, superlative paling bengap)

  1. Temporarily deaf (because something gets into the ear, e.g. water)
  2. Not loud or clear sound (of e.g. coins)
  3. Difficult to speak, stammer (because of shyness etc.)
  4. Stupid (lacking in intelligence)
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:bodoh

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