Solek-menyolek
so·lek-me·nyo·lek
from indonesia
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noun
Reduplication
From indonesia
Definition
The act or habit of adorning oneself to appear more attractive, typically involving the use of cosmetics or clothing.
Etymology
A reduplicated form of the verb 'menyolek', referring to the act of decorating one's face or self.
Semantic Category
Words that only or primarily exist in reduplicated form (e.g., gara-gara).
Reduplication