ghosek

Kedah Malay

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁoseʔ/

Verb

ghosek

1. Ransack (sometimes unintentionally by just looking at other people's stuff), to search thoroughly

   Apa gheja hang dok ghosek alamari aku ni, satgi camok abih, aku gak nak kemaih.

   What are doing ransacking my closet, you're gonna mess everything up, it's not you who's going to tidy it up afterwards.

2. Disassemble or trying and failing to repair something like a professional.

   Cekang gila la hang, dok ghosek jam hang sampai jahanam.

   Aren't you the most skilled one, destroying the watch just like that (by disassembling it). (being sarcastic)