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coward in Malay

pengecut

/ˈkaʊəd//ˈkaʊɚd/

coward in Malay: pengecut. In English, coward means a person who lacks courage.

Malay words for coward

a person who lacks courage
pengecut

English meaning of coward

  1. noun A person who lacks courage.
  2. adjective Cowardly.
  3. adjective Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs.
  4. verb To intimidate.

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  • Near-synonyms: big baby, baby

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Questions about coward in Malay

What is the meaning of coward in Malay?
Coward in Malay is pengecut.
Apakah maksud coward dalam bahasa Melayu?
Coward: pengecut.
What does coward mean in English?
Coward means a person who lacks courage.

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