Manggut-manggut
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
adjective
Abstract Concept
From indonesia
Definition
Someone who likes to complain or grumble
Etymology
A reduplication of the root word 'manggut', which is an onomatopoeia or imitative word for head movement. In this context, there is a metaphorical shift from the act of nodding to the behavior of someone who constantly complains or grumbles.
Semantic Category
Intangible concepts that cannot be physically touched (e.g., ide, rencana).
Abstract Concept