pusing

From Malay pusing, from Proto-Malayic *pusiŋ.

• IPA^(key): [ˈpusɪŋ]
• Hyphenation: pu‧sing

pusing

1. (rare) to turn

   Synonyms: edar, kitar, putar

pusing (comparative lebih pusing, superlative paling pusing)

1. headachy: suffering from a headache (pain or ache in the head)

   Synonyms: sakit kepala, pening

2. dizzy: having a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded
3. (figurative) blank: devoid of thoughts, memory, or inspiration

The word is part of false friends between Standard Malay and Indonesian due to shared etymology. The Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore usage can be seen in Malay pusing.

• “pusing” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.

From Proto-Malayic *pusiŋ.

• (Baku) IPA^(key): /ˈpusiŋ/ [ˈpu.siŋ]
• (Johor-Riau) IPA^(key): /ˈpuseŋ/ [ˈpu.seŋ]
• Hyphenation: pu‧sing

pusing (Jawi spelling ڤوسيڠ)

1. to turn, to spin

   Synonym: belok

2. (colloquial) to go for a stroll

   Synonym: jalan-jalan

   Aku nak pusing satu taman ni. ― I want to walk around this whole park.

The word is part of false friends between Standard Malay and Indonesian due to shared etymology. The Indonesian usage can be seen in Indonesian pusing.

• > Indonesian: pusing (inherited)

• “pusing” in Pusat Rujukan Persuratan Melayu | Malay Literary Reference Centre, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2017.