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Indonesian
Etymology
Affixation of jerit + -an.
Pronunciation
Noun
jêritan
- scream
- Synonyms: jerit, teriak
- a loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound
- a loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear
- (figuratively) a great complaint
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Malay
Etymology
jerit + -an
Pronunciation
Noun
jeritan (Jawi spelling جريتن, plural jeritan-jeritan, informal 1st possessive jeritanku, 2nd possessive jeritanmu, 3rd possessive jeritannya)
- exclamation, shout
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