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crocodile tear in Malay

air mata buaya

/ˈkɹɒ.kə.daɪl ˌtɪə(ɹ)/

crocodile tear in Malay: air mata buaya. In English, crocodile tear means a tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.

Malay words for crocodile tear

tear shed falsely
air mata buaya
display of tears that is forced or false
air mata buaya

English meaning of crocodile tear

  1. noun A tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.
  2. noun A display of tears that is forced or false.

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Questions about crocodile tear in Malay

What is the meaning of crocodile tear in Malay?
Crocodile tear in Malay is air mata buaya.
Apakah maksud crocodile tear dalam bahasa Melayu?
Crocodile tear: air mata buaya.
What does crocodile tear mean in English?
Crocodile tear means a tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.

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