Words Starting with "U"

A Minangkabau word meaning unlucky or unfortunate, often used to describe a person's bad luck or calamitous fate.

The upper part of a river near its source, or a region upstream; also refers to a village, hamlet, or rural area as opposed to a city.

Excessive accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces of the body, leading to abnormal swelling, often related to medical conditions.

From Minangkabau language, meaning enemy or arrogant person who opposes God. See wudu.

See odoh. A Minangkabau term for a traditional medicinal concoction placed in gardens or fields as a protective charm to deter thieves from stealing crops.

Jakarta Malay dialect term for nasi lemak, rice cooked with coconut milk; commonly called nasi uduk. See wudu.

To smoke (specifically opium cigarettes) by inhaling through the mouth.

A pipe-like tool used for smoking opium; a smoker.

An imitation of a baby's cry, typically used to call out to or soothe a young child.

Tribute or tax given to a ruler, specifically in historical or feudal contexts.

The imaginary line that appears to meet the earth or sea at the horizon.

A state that is simple or moderate; not excessive.

Behaving in a rude, crude, or disrespectful manner, commonly observed among motorcyclists on public roads.

A country located in East Africa, known for its natural resources and cultural diversity.

To hold firmly to a conviction or to believe in something with sincere conviction, originating from Javanese.

A rule or norm that must be adhered to in society, originating from Javanese.

Larval stage of mosquitoes in water, resembling small caterpillars or wrigglers, originating from Javanese.

A threat or intimidation aimed at frightening someone without the intent to carry it out.

An empty threat intended only to frighten without any intention of execution, commonly called a bluff.

A statement or action that threatens or intimidates someone to frighten or compel them.

An exclamatory particle expressing spontaneous feelings of complaint, surprise, or admiration.

A type of owl from the order Strigiformes with ear tufts, large forward-facing yellow eyes, often associated with the genus Bubo.

An exclamation particle expressing surprise, admiration, or an emotional response to an event.

A mimicry of the sound made by ducklings, puppies, or other small animals.

A winged insect larger than a beetle, often perching on trees and producing a loud sound that surpasses that of crickets.

A proverb describing (1) a person who acts in a self-endangering way, or (2) a woman attempting to attract a man.

An archaic (uncommon) word meaning to scratch or scrape repeatedly, often used in old contexts.

To uit means to slowly move or lift a heavy object using a lever such as a stick or crowbar placed as a pivot.

Ujana is a classical term referring to a garden or planned open space, often associated with the concept of yojana in planning contexts.

Ujang is an affectionate term or nickname for a boy, commonly used in familial or social contexts.