worm

US /wɝːm/
UK /wɝːm/
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cacing

any of a number of long, slender, soft-bodied, legless invertebrates, such as an earthworm or tapeworm.

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The early bird catches the worm.
Burung yang bangun pagi menangkap cacing.
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Fishermen often use worms as bait.
Nelayan sering menggunakan cacing sebagai umpan.
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2.

cacing, orang hina

a person who is considered to be weak, contemptible, or insignificant.

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He felt like a helpless worm after the public humiliation.
Dia merasa seperti cacing tak berdaya setelah penghinaan publik.
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Don't let that little worm get to you.
Jangan biarkan cacing kecil itu mengganggumu.
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merayap, menggeliat

move with a twisting or crawling motion.

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The snake wormed its way through the tall grass.
Ular itu merayap melalui rumput tinggi.
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He tried to worm his way out of the difficult situation.
Dia mencoba merayap keluar dari situasi sulit itu.
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mengorek, memeras

extract information from (someone) by persistent questioning.

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She tried to worm the secret out of him.
Dia mencoba mengorek rahasia darinya.
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It took hours to worm the truth out of him.
Butuh berjam-jam untuk mengorek kebenaran darinya.
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