Tonjok
from jawa
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From jawa
Definition
The act of striking or hitting something forcefully with a closed fist.
Etymology
Loan from Javanese 'tonjok' meaning 'to punch with a fist'. Derived from the same root as 'tunjuk' (to point) but underwent a semantic shift from 'pointing' to 'hitting'. Entered Indonesian as a term for physical violence.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action