tenggak

Indonesian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Malay tenggak. Perhaps related to teguk and tonggak. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

Verb

tênggak (active menenggak, passive ditenggak)

  1. (transitive) to gulp, gulp down (to drink very quickly, swallowing large quantities of liquid at a time)
    Synonym: teguk
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