pusing

From Malay pusing, from Proto-Malayic *pusiŋ.

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

pusing

1. (rare) to turn

   Synonyms: edar, kitar, putar

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.

• IPA^(key): [pu.sɪŋ]

pusing (Jawi spelling ڤوسيڠ)

1. to turn, to spin

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.

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