tuk¹ short, measuring a small distance from end to end / short, not [...]

Part of Speech	vi
Pronunciation	ˈtuk

1. • short, measuring a small distance from end to end

   (Part of) Antonym (for)

   lèmukul

   • • Example 287:
       

       deke tuk

       shorts, short trousers

2. • short, not tall; of small stature (of people)

   Grammar Note	In this sense, wak 'foot, leg' is always the S, its possessor denotes the referent whose stature is at issue.
   (Part of) Antonym (for)	ayang

   • • Example 1186:
       

       Marten gewaka poko mituka.

       Marten is shorter.

3. • short, lasting or taking a small amount of time

   • • Example 120:
       

       Asing ba tuku poko.

       The story is short.

Related entries

• See also:
  • tuk pok very short
  • tuk bèbol extremely short