dêcak

LanguageIndonesian (Indonesia)

Meaning

1. tick (quiet but sharp, repeated sound)
2. click (ingressive sound made by coarticulating a velar or uvular closure with another closure)
3. click
4. A short, sharp, and repeated sound, often made with the tongue or teeth.

Examples

Pronunciationdəˈt͡ʃaʔ

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteOften used to describe sounds of disapproval or specific linguistic sounds.

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