Utik
from jawa
Verified
Standard
verb
Action
From jawa
Definition
The act of bothering, touching, or disturbing something repeatedly with fingers or a small tool.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Javanese 'uthik', meaning to move or touch something with a small tool or finger. It entered the Indonesian vocabulary while maintaining the nuanced meaning of an action performed repeatedly or idly.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action