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handbag in Malay

beg tangan

/ˈhændˌbæɡ/

handbag in Malay: beg tangan. In English, handbag means a small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job.

Malay words for handbag

small bag carried in the hand
beg tangan

English meaning of handbag

  1. noun A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job.
  2. noun A small bag used chiefly by women for carrying various small personal items, sometimes considered as a fashion accessory.
  3. verb To attack verbally or subject to criticism (typically used of a woman).

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Questions about handbag in Malay

What is the meaning of handbag in Malay?
Handbag in Malay is beg tangan.
Apakah maksud handbag dalam bahasa Melayu?
Handbag: beg tangan.
What does handbag mean in English?
Handbag means a small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job.

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