wayang

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Synonyms: sayang, wajang

Antonyms: sayang, wajang

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Noun

1. A theatrical performance of mythological events employing puppets or human dancers in Malaysia and Indonesia (especially Java).
2. A shadow theatre performance, or such performances in general.
3. {{lb|en|Malaysia|Singapore|music}} Any traditional [[theatrical]] [[work]], combining [[drama]], [[music]], [[song]] and sometimes [[dance]].
4. {{lb|en|Singapore|Singlish|Malaysia}} {{U|insincere}} behaviour; an act meant to deceive or mislead.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|Singapore|Singlish|Malaysia}} To put up a [[front]], to [[pretend]] (e.g., to be hard at work when one’s superiors are watching) or behave in a false and [[misleading]] way, especially if it puts one at an [[advantage]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|Singapore|Singlish|never|_|attributive}} {{U|for show}}, insincere or fake; [[ostentatious]] and [[showy]].

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