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momok

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Indonesian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old Javanese momo.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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momok

  1. a ghost that scares children
  2. (figuratively, rare) menace (a perceived threat or danger)
    Synonym: ancaman

Further reading

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Sundanese

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Sundanese register set
lemes momok
lemes ka sorangan {{{les}}}
lemes ka batur {{{leb}}}
loma heunceut
cohag {{{co}}}

Noun

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momok (Sundanese script ᮙᮧᮙᮧᮊ᮪)

  1. vulva

Usage notes

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  • Even though Coolsma (1913) categorized it as basa lemes, the word is still considered vulgar by many. Euphemisms such as bobogaan or larangan are more advisable.