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maggot in Malay

belatung

/ˈmæɡət/

maggot in Malay: belatung, berenga. In English, maggot means a soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipteran insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter.

Malay words for maggot

dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter
belatung, berenga

English meaning of maggot

  1. noun A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipteran insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter.
  2. noun A worthless, obnoxious or contemptible person.
  3. noun A whimsy or fancy.
  4. noun A fan of the American metal band Slipknot.

Full definition of maggot

maggot in a sentence

  • Drop and give me fifty, maggot.

Synonyms of maggot

maggot in other languages

Questions about maggot in Malay

What is the meaning of maggot in Malay?
Maggot in Malay is belatung, berenga.
Apakah maksud maggot dalam bahasa Melayu?
Maggot: belatung, berenga.
What does maggot mean in English?
Maggot means a soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipteran insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter.

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