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Tarik-menarik

from indonesia

Verified
Standard
verb
Reduplication
From indonesia

Definition

Mutual pulling or tugging, often used in contexts of play or competition.

Etymology

Reduplication of 'tarik' to indicate mutual pulling.

Semantic Category

Words that only or primarily exist in reduplicated form (e.g., gara-gara).

Reduplication

Alphabetical Order

  • Tarik muka dua belas
  • Tarik suara
  • Tarik tali
  • Tarik tambang
  • Tarik urat
  • Tarik-menarik
  • Tarikan
  • Tarikat
  • Tarikh
  • Taring
  • Tarip

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