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tukik.

to dive, to plunge down.

5 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈtukik/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪u.kɪk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. to dive, to plunge down.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Minangkabau tukik.

verb/ˈtukik/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪u.kɪk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. to ignite

Where this word comes from

Unknown

noun/ˈtukik/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪u.kɪk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. indentation, nick, notch

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Malay [Term?].

noun/ˈtukik/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪u.kɪk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. the barking of a dog that chases away prey

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ngaju (Katingan) [Term?].

noun/ˈtukik/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪u.kɪk̚]Standard-Indonesian
  1. baby green turtle

Where this word comes from

Unknown

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