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gnaw in Malay

unggis

UK/nɔː//nɔ/

gnaw in Malay: unggis, kerumit. In English, gnaw means to bite something persistently, especially something tough.

Malay words for gnaw

to bite something persistently
unggis, kerumit

English meaning of gnaw

  1. verb To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
  2. verb To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
  3. verb To corrode; to fret away; to waste.
  4. noun The act of gnawing.

Full definition of gnaw

gnaw in a sentence

  • The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two.
  • Her comment gnawed at me all day and I couldn't think about anything else.
  • give something a gnaw

gnaw in other languages

Questions about gnaw in Malay

What is the meaning of gnaw in Malay?
Gnaw in Malay is unggis, kerumit.
Apakah maksud gnaw dalam bahasa Melayu?
Gnaw: unggis, kerumit.
What does gnaw mean in English?
Gnaw means to bite something persistently, especially something tough.

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