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ancang.

synonym of ancang-ancang (“starting position”)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈant͡ʃaŋ/Standard-Indonesian[ˈaɲ.t͡ʃaŋ]Standard-Indonesian
  1. synonym of ancang-ancang (“starting position”)

  2. approach

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Javanese ancang (“to get set; to be ready”)

noun/ˈant͡ʃaŋ/Standard-Indonesian[ˈaɲ.t͡ʃaŋ]Standard-Indonesian
  1. to hang (clothes)

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Lampung Api [Term?] or Abung [Term?]

noun/ˈant͡ʃaŋ/Standard-Indonesian[ˈaɲ.t͡ʃaŋ]Standard-Indonesian
  1. sesame seed candy (a confection of sesame seeds and sugar or honey pressed into a ball, bar or wafer)

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Madurese [Term?]

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