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wet in Malay

basah

/wɛt/

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wet in Malay: basah, terkencing. In English, wet means made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.

Malay words for wet

of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid
basah
urinate accidentally in or on
terkencing

English meaning of wet

  1. adjective Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
  2. adjective Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
  3. adjective Of a burrito, sandwich, or other food: covered in a sauce.
  4. adjective Of calligraphy and fountain pens: depositing a large amount of ink from the nib or the feed.

Full definition of wet

wet in a sentence

  • I went out in the rain and now my clothes are all wet.
  • The baby is wet and needs its nappy changed.
  • This pen’s a wet writer, so it’ll feather on this cheap paper.

Synonyms of wet

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Questions about wet in Malay

What is the meaning of wet in Malay?
Wet in Malay is basah, terkencing.
Apakah maksud wet dalam bahasa Melayu?
Wet: basah, terkencing.
What does wet mean in English?
Wet means made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.

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