encek

Indonesian

Etymology 1

From Malay encik, likely from Hokkien 引叔 (ín-chek, “uncle”).

Noun

encék (plural encek-encek)

1. adult Chinese man
2. term of address for an adult Chinese man
3. full-blooded Chinese

   Synonym: singkeh

4. father's younger brother; uncle

Etymology 2

From Javanese [Term?].

Noun

éncék (plural encek-encek)

1. winnow of bamboo wickerwork (covered with a piece of white cloth, for offerings).