knock on wood in Malay

choi

UK/ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd//ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/

knock on wood in Malay: choi. In English, knock on wood means to take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

Malay words for knock on wood

hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action: choi

English meaning of knock on wood

verb To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
interjection Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.

Full definition of knock on wood

knock on wood in a sentence

I do a lot of walking, and I have never had any knee problems yet, knock on wood.

Synonyms of knock on wood

touch wood

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Questions about knock on wood in Malay

What is the meaning of knock on wood in Malay?: Knock on wood in Malay is choi.
Apakah maksud knock on wood dalam bahasa Melayu?: Knock on wood: choi.
What does knock on wood mean in English?: Knock on wood means to take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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