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Meaning of hentak kaki | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

/[ˈhənt˭aʔ ˌk˭ak˭i]/

Definitions

To march on the spot (a drill command sometimes used as form of punishment).
Singapore, invariable
To be stuck in the same role or career with very little prospects of advancement.
Singapore, Singlish, figuratively, invariable

Examples

“Are you sure they’re gonna give you someting more kilat? I think ah, they put you here to hentak kaki, know!”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

hented henting hents hep heparinised heparinises