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gostan.

To go backwards; to reverse (a vehicle).

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb[ˌɡo(ː)ˈstan]Singapore
  1. To go backwards; to reverse (a vehicle).

    Brunei · Malaysia · Singapore · colloquial · invariable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Malay gostan, from English go astern.

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