lap dog in Malay
anjing riba
/ˈlæpdɒɡ/
lap dog in Malay: anjing riba. In English, lap dog means a small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
Malay words for lap dog
- small dog suited to resting in its master's lap
- anjing riba
English meaning of lap dog
- noun A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
- noun A person who behaves in a servile manner, such as a sycophantic employee or a fawning lover.
Synonyms of lap dog
lap dog in other languages
Questions about lap dog in Malay
- What is the meaning of lap dog in Malay?
- Lap dog in Malay is anjing riba.
- Apakah maksud lap dog dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Lap dog: anjing riba.
- What does lap dog mean in English?
- Lap dog means a small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.
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