Words Starting with "T"

A deep-seated disagreement or serious quarrel, often involving strong emotions and difficult-to-resolve conflict.

Tengkarap means completely destroyed or irreparably damaged, often used to describe total devastation caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes.

A species of agarwood-producing tree, specifically Aquilaria malaccensis, known for its resinous heartwood (gaharu) formed in response to fungal infection.

Tengkawang is a tropical tree whose seeds contain high-quality vegetable fat used as raw material for cooking oil, soap, and pharmaceuticals due to their nutritional value.

Tengkek is a small bird that feeds on shrimp and small fish, characterized by its blue plumage, commonly found in coastal or swampy areas.

Tengkel refers to a hard, grain-like substance resembling goat or rat droppings, often used metaphorically for small, unappealing hard objects.

A flat wooden foot pad used to protect feet from heat or rough surfaces while walking.

A term referring to the base form of 'tengger', describing a specific posture or movement, commonly used in regional language contexts.

A type of freshwater fish characterized by a rounded body and fin structure resembling 'kerong-kerong'; belongs to the genus Therapon.

Extremely small or stunted in size, unable to grow to a larger stature; often used to compare dimensions with a counterpart or other object.

A term referring to the base or alternative form of 'tengkek', describing a specific movement or posture, particularly in regional language usage.

Tengking is a loud, high-pitched sound resembling a horse's whinny, often heard at night and considered an omen of wild animal presence.

Tengkingan refers to a harsh, sharp rebuke or scolding used to reprimand someone, typically delivered in a loud and forceful manner.

Tengkoh refers to a type of processed drug or narcotic that is ready for consumption by inhalation or ingestion, typically in the form of a powder or hard solid.

Tengkok refers to the neck region connecting the head to the body, commonly known as 'tengkuk'.

Tengkolak is an alternative form of 'tengkulak', referring to a wholesale trader who purchases goods in bulk from producers for resale in smaller quantities.

A traditional headwear from Minangkabau culture, worn during customary ceremonies and as part of traditional attire in West Sumatra.

The bony, rigid structure of the human skull that protects the brain, composed primarily of the cranial bones.

A Malay noble title bestowed upon the children or descendants of a monarch, signifying high social status within traditional royal hierarchies.

A period of heavy rainfall occurring in the seventh month of the traditional Malay calendar, often associated with flooding due to uncontrolled waste disposal.

The back of the neck connecting the head to the body, commonly known as the nape; also refers to the stem or lower part of an object.

A middleman trader who buys agricultural produce or goods directly from farmers at low prices and resells them at higher prices, often seen as exploitative.

A traditional head or face covering worn by women, such as a scarf, turban, or veil, depending on cultural context and usage.

To lie face down, especially in a state of fear or urgency; for example, a woman lying prone as company soldiers approached.

Variant form of 'tengkurap'; means to lie face down, especially in descriptive or literary contexts.

A type of sea clam with colored shell, traditionally used to polish fabric to make it smooth and shiny.

To glance or peek quickly, typically to check the presence of someone or something.

Mutual glancing or looking at each other, often in the context of reciprocal attention or social interaction.

Traditional Indonesian snack made from a mixture of peanuts, sesame seeds, and other ingredients, combined with sugar, cooked, dried, and cut into small pieces.

A type of sweet confection made from flour, sugar, and ginger water, pressed into small, chewy pieces.