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garang

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English

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Etymology

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From Malay garang.

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Adjective

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garang (comparative more garang, superlative most garang)

  1. (Singapore, colloquial) Bold, daring, fearless
  2. (Singapore, colloquial) Imposing, impressive; manly (of appearance)

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Indonesian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈɡaraŋ]
  • Hyphenation: ga‧rang

Etymology 1

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From Malay garang.

Adjective

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garang

  1. fierce, ferocious, savage, vicious.
    Synonyms: galak, ganas
  2. (dialect) strong, hard
    Synonyms: gemar, hebat, kuat
  3. (dialect) hot, sunny.
    Synonym: terik
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Etymology 2

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From Javanese garang (ꦒꦫꦁ, roasted).

Verb

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garang

  1. to roast
    Synonym: panggang
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Etymology 3

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From Jambi Malay [Term?].

Noun

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garang (uncountable)

  1. (dialect) washer.

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Malay

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Etymology

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From Proto-Austronesian *garaŋ (fierce, intense, as of appetite or temper). Compare Paiwan garang (power, influence).

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Adjective

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garang (Jawi spelling ݢارڠ)

  1. fierce, ferocious

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Indonesian: garang
  • English: garang (Singapore)

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Western Bukidnon Manobo

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Etymology

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Akin to Maranao magarang.

Adjective

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garang

  1. sharp