jom

See also: jöm

Malay

Etymology

Borrowed from Kedah Malay jom.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒom/, [ˈd͡ʒom]
Rhymes: -om

Interjection

jom (Jawi spelling ⁧جوم⁩)

(informal) let's go, come on
Jom makan.
Let's eat.

Jom minum.
Let's get ourselves a drink.

Usage notes

Jom can be combined with other words to encourage the listener to come and do something with the speaker.

Synonyms

ayo (Indonesian)
mari

Antonyms

jangan
usah

See also

ayuh

Further reading

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

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