jerit

Indonesian

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /d͡ʒəˈrit/ [d͡ʒəˈrɪt̪̚]
  • Rhymes: -it
  • Syllabification: je‧rit

Noun

jêrit (plural jerit-jerit)

  1. scream
    Synonym: teriak
    1. a loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound
    2. a loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear

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