hensem

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from English handsome.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛnsəm/ [ˈhɛn.səm]
  • Rhymes: -əm
  • Hyphenation: hen‧sem

Adjective

hensem (Jawi spelling هينسم, comparative lebih hensem, superlative paling hensem) (informal, Malaysia, Singapore)

  1. good-looking, handsome
    Synonyms: kacak, tampan, segak
    • 2015, Lee Hsien Loong, Rapat Umum Hari Kebangsaan 2015 [National Day General Assembly 2015]‎[1]:
      Kedua-dua anak muda ini tenang, berdaya saing dan penuh yakin diri. Mereka berjaya dan juga hensem!
      These two young gentlemen are composed, competitive and full of confidence. They are successful, good-looking too!
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