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bookworm in Malay

kutu buku

/ˈbʊk.wɜːm/

bookworm in Malay: kutu buku, ulat buku. In English, bookworm means any of various insects that infest books.

Malay words for bookworm

avid reader
kutu buku, ulat buku

English meaning of bookworm

  1. noun Any of various insects that infest books.
  2. noun An avid book reader.

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Questions about bookworm in Malay

What is the meaning of bookworm in Malay?
Bookworm in Malay is kutu buku, ulat buku.
Apakah maksud bookworm dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bookworm: kutu buku, ulat buku.
What does bookworm mean in English?
Bookworm means any of various insects that infest books.

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