keminggris

Indonesian

Etymology

Affixed form of kem- + Inggris, of which the prefix has unclear origin, probably from Javanese ke- (passive II prefix) and Javanese N- (active prefix).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /kəˈmiŋɡris/ [kəˈmiŋ.ɡrɪs]
  • Rhymes: -iŋɡris
  • Syllabification: ke‧ming‧gris

Adjective

kêminggris (comparative lebih keminggris, superlative paling keminggris)

  1. (derogatory) anglicised, especially of a manner of speech
  2. (derogatory) teaboo

Further reading

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