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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A culturally significant tattoo on a Samoan woman's upper leg.

Adjective

1. 1
   shy; embarrassed Singlish

Synonyms

All synonyms

paiseh

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Samoan malu.

Etymology 2

From Malay malu.

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