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Meaning of Janji Melayu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌd͡ʒand͡ʒi məˈlaju

Definitions

A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Malaysians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.

Malaysia, derogatory, slang, sometimes, uncountable

CEFR level

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

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