yukènsi

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Betawi

Etymology

Pseudo-anglicism, derived from you +‎ can +‎ see.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /jukɛnsi/,
  • Rhymes: -i
  • Hyphenation: yu‧kèn‧si

Adjective

yukènsi

  1. sleeveless (of clothing)
    • 1969, Suhaeri Mufti, “Keanehan Djaman ”, in Sabeni Djago Tanah Abang, performed by Lilis Suryani, Jakarta: Diastar, track B4:
      Modèl pakéan sili berganti / Rambut Bètel, batiknya yukènsi
      Fashion styles come and go / Beatles-style hair, sleeveless batik garment
    • 2006 , Firman Muntaco, “Brett!!! ”, in Gambang Jakarte , Depok: Masup Jakarta, →ISBN, page 200:
      Liat die lagi sedengin baju yu-ken-si, maklum deh mau Lebaran!
      Helping her fitting a sleeveless dress—of course, since Eid is coming!

Descendants

  • ? Indonesian: yukensi

References

  1. ^ S. M. Ardan, Abdul Chaer, Yahya A. Saputra, J. J. Rizal (2006) “Anotasi ”, in Gambang Jakarte (in Betawi), Depok: Masup Jakarta, →ISBN, page 338