jaguh

Malay

Etymology

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Noun

jaguh (Jawi spelling جاݢوه, plural jaguh-jaguh, informal 1st possessive jaguhku, 2nd possessive jaguhmu, 3rd possessive jaguhnya)

1. rooster
2. ace, champion (in a sport etc.)
3. candidate (in an election)

Further reading

• “jaguh” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.