Usap
from indonesia
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From indonesia
Definition
The act of rubbing a surface or body part with the hand or a cloth to clean, dry, or express affection.
Etymology
Derived from an Austronesian root referring to a gentle hand movement over a surface. It shares semantic closeness with cleaning or soothing activities, reflecting physical interaction intended for maintenance or affection.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action