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oily in Malay

berminyak

/ˈɔɪli/

oily in Malay: berminyak. In English, oily means covered with or containing oil.

Malay words for oily

covered with or containing oil
berminyak

English meaning of oily

  1. adjective Covered with or containing oil.
  2. adjective Resembling oil.
  3. adjective Excessively friendly or polite but insincere.
  4. noun A marble with an oily lustre.

Full definition of oily

oily in a sentence

  • oily machinery; oily rags; oily fish; oily cooking
  • oily swells; oily seas
  • Near-synonyms: slick, buttery; smarmy

Synonyms of oily

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Questions about oily in Malay

What is the meaning of oily in Malay?
Oily in Malay is berminyak.
Apakah maksud oily dalam bahasa Melayu?
Oily: berminyak.
What does oily mean in English?
Oily means covered with or containing oil.

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