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kersik.

grit

6 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/kərˈsik/Standard-Indonesian[kərˈsɪk̚]Standard-Indonesian

  1. grit

    uncountable

  2. gravel

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay kersik, from Proto-Malayic [Term?]. Cognate with Minangkabau kasiak.

noun/kərˈsik/Standard-Indonesian[kərˈsɪk̚]Standard-Indonesian

  1. a rustling or swishing sound made by the movement of dry leaves

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay kersik, perhaps onomatopoeic.

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