kembing

Meanings

• noun

  A type of traditional Malay hairstyle where the hair is twisted and coiled around a rattan or bamboo cylinder.

  - "Wan Abdul Wahid wore the kembing hairstyle during the royal ceremony."
  - "The kembing hairstyle has been popular among Malay women for centuries."

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Variants

List of all variants of kembing that leads to same result
coaming , combing , coamings , combings , comb , combed , combs , combing wool , combing wools , hot comb , hot combs , hot-comb , hot-combed , hot-combing , hot-combs , comb out , combed out , combing out , combs out

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'kembing' is believed to come from the Malay word 'keling' which means 'to coil' or 'to twist'. The hairstyle got its name due to the way the hair is twisted and coiled around a cylindrical object.

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Trivia

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1. The kembing hairstyle is also known as 'Bunip-Bunip' in some parts of Malaysia.

2. The kembing hairstyle was once a sign of high social status and was only worn by the royalty and the wealthy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Songkok: Another traditional Malay headgear that is often worn with the kembing hairstyle.

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Culture

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The kembing hairstyle holds cultural significance among the Malay community, especially during traditional ceremonies and celebrations. It is also a symbol of beauty and elegance.

How to Memorize "kembing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Malay woman with long black hair twisted and coiled around a cylindrical object. Visualize the cylindrical object being removed, revealing the intricate kembing hairstyle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kembing' with the image of a coiled snake or a twisted rope.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'kembing' starts with the letter 'K' and can be remembered as 'K' for 'Keling' which means 'to coil'.

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