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

Action