bongok
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Malay:
bongok
Detailed etymology
definitions
adjective
- stupid; silly
noun
- stupid person; moron; idiot; dummy
"Sorry, you just lose your million dollar question." … It was the last question of a million dollar, and the bongok cant sleep that night i guess.
The answer is Malay.
— 2024 July 6, ShingYong Tan (Facebook comment). https://www.facebook.com/bonie.silas/posts/singapores-national-anthem-is-in-micro-text-on-the-back-of-their-1000-notesingap/7907187472676006/
usage notes
Often in a friendly or teasing manner, and not as harsh as other terms for “stupid”.
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Pau for the suggestion.