"gabra" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From Malay gabra. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|gabra}} Malay gabra Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} gabra (not comparable)
  1. (Singlish, colloquial) Panicky and confused. Tags: Singlish, colloquial, not-comparable Categories (topical): Emotions

Download JSON data for gabra meaning in English (1.8kB)

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          "ref": "1986 November 18, “Slanging the message across”, in The Straits Times",
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