Tebas
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia
Definition
To cut down or clear small plants like grass or bushes; also, to buy up crop yields before harvest.
Etymology
The word 'tebas' originates from native Malay, from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian root *tebas. The original meaning 'to cut vegetation' is still in use.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action