Mematuk-matuk
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Reduplication
From indonesia
Definition
To perform repeated pecking motions with a beak or pointed object against a surface.
Etymology
A reduplicated form of the root word 'patuk' indicating a repetitive action.
Semantic Category
Words that only or primarily exist in reduplicated form (e.g., gara-gara).
Reduplication