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malayan

Malayan (noun) means a person of whatever ethnicity from the former Malaya or Peninsular Malaysia.

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1

A person of whatever ethnicity from the former Malaya or Peninsular Malaysia

2

Either of two lycaenid butterflies of the genus Megisba of Asia and Australasia.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for malayan

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What is the meaning of malayan?

"malayan" (noun) means a person of whatever ethnicity from the former Malaya or Peninsular Malaysia.

What are the different meanings of malayan?

"malayan" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person of whatever ethnicity from the former Malaya or Peninsular Malaysia; 2. Either of two lycaenid butterflies of the genus Megisba of Asia and Australasia.

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