mentereng

Indonesian

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch montering (“equipping with clothing”). Derived from Middle French monter, from Vulgar Latin *montāre.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mən.təˈrəŋ/, [mən̪.t̪əˈrəŋ]

Noun

mentereng (plural mentereng-mentereng)

  1. conspicuous, catches the eye, showy
  2. dignified, formal.
  3. magnificent, smart (in outer appearance), luxurious, splendid.

Further reading

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