amok in Malay
amuk
/əˈmɒk/
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Northern England/əˈmɒk/
amok in Malay: amuk. In English, amok means out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
Malay words for amok
- in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk
- amuk
English meaning of amok
- adverb Out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
- adverb In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk.
- noun One who runs amok; in Malay and Moro/Philippine culture, one who attempts to kill many others, especially expecting that they will be killed themselves.
- noun The act of running amok.
Synonyms of amok
amok in other languages
Questions about amok in Malay
- What is the meaning of amok in Malay?
- Amok in Malay is amuk.
- Apakah maksud amok dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Amok: amuk.
- What does amok mean in English?
- Amok means out of control, especially when armed and dangerous.
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