kampung
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9.9
- adjective
- Offensive
- The restaurant's kampung atmosphere reminded me of my grandmother's village home.
Examples
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His decorating style is intentionally kampung, with handmade crafts and simple wooden furniture.
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Some people see her kampung attitude as charming, while others think it is old-fashioned.
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This place feels very kampung.
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He looks so kampung today!
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His decorating style is intentionally kampung, with handmade crafts and simple wooden furniture.
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Some people see her kampung attitude as charming, while others think it is old-fashioned.
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The restaurant's kampung atmosphere reminded me of my grandmother's village home.
Synonyms
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9.6
A place that is small and not important, like a quiet country town
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7.1
Simple and plain in a country way
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8.3
Having simple country style like small farms and plain homes
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Etymology
Kampung as an adjective comes from the Malay word for 'village' and suggests something village-like, simple, or a bit old-fashioned. So calling a style or attitude kampung means it feels plain, homey, or unsophisticated rather than modern.