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malu en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From Samoan malu.

Meanings

  1. A culturally significant tattoo on a Samoan woman's upper leg.

Forms

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malus Number=Plur lexicographic

malu en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay malu.

Meanings

  1. (Singlish) shy; embarrassed

Forms

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most malu Degree=Sup lexicographic
more malu Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Synonyms

paiseh