Words Starting with "T"
5,173 words found
Proverbial expression describing extreme poverty or destitution, likened to the worthless husk of a salak fruit, symbolizing utter lack of substance.
A metaphor describing someone who is extremely thin, with almost no fat or body tissue remaining.
A metaphor for complete failure, where one gains nothing and feels deeply disappointed or empty-handed.
A proverb describing extreme poverty, where a person owns only one garment clinging to their body, possessing nothing else.
Failing to perform the obligatory prayer due to negligence or ignoring the prescribed prayer time.
An item or remnant left behind by someone after death; may refer to material possessions, inheritance, or intangible legacy.
A Minangkabau-derived object used as a curse or magical tool to induce pain or swelling by piercing with stingray tail spines.
Measuring a great distance from the lowest point; describes the vertical elevation of objects such as mountains, trees, or the height of a bird's flight.
A proverb suggesting that every exceptional or elevated thing holds inherent value, provided one knows how to use it wisely.
A metaphor describing someone who boasts excessively or speaks arrogantly without substance.
The altitude from ground level to the lowest layer of cloud cover, commonly used in aviation and meteorology.
Proverb describing someone who talks excessively but produces no tangible results, reflecting arrogance without substance.
The time when the sun has reached its highest point in the sky, typically around noon.
A proud and arrogant attitude that causes a person to be avoided by friends due to feeling superior to others.
In mathematics, the perpendicular distance from the apex of a cone to its base, measured as the length from the apex to the point where it intersects the base.
A lifestyle characterized by extravagance and excess spending beyond one's income, often leading to debt or financial instability.
A nautical term referring to the height of an observer's eyes above sea level, used to calculate visibility or elevation of objects on land or in the sky.
A state in which livelihood is difficult to obtain, often due to financial hardship or economic instability, making basic needs feel distant.
A proverb describing someone who is grown in age yet remains foolish or unwise, emphasizing the mismatch between maturity and mental wisdom.
Loanword from Javanese meaning 'tengger'; used in geographical contexts to refer to elevated or highland areas.
A verb describing a sitting posture with knees raised and legs folded, resembling a dog sitting; commonly used to depict a relaxed or animal-like posture.
A type of mangrove tree (Ceriops candolleana) whose bark is used as a natural dye, especially in batik production, and also refers to the bark itself.
An unusual, odd, or socially inappropriate action or behavior, often accompanied by noticeable gestures or expressions.
The consistent pattern of behavior, actions, expressions, and bodily movements that reflect an individual's character and disposition.
The distinctive manner of walking or bodily movement that reflects a person's attitude or emotional state.
A person's behavior and habits that reflect their inner character, including actions, expressions, and interactions with their environment.
Chemical term for white sodium salt soluble in water, used in metal soldering processes, also known as borax.
A long pyramidal fish trap originating from Minangkabau language, used for catching fish, also known as lukah.
A proverb expressing conformity with tradition, custom, or established practice, particularly in the context of returning home for a traditional journey.
A window located in a roof or wall of a building, available in various forms such as fan window, mangun window, and long window, serving for ventilation and natural lighting.