English · Slang Attested

tekan

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To bully or treat harshly, to punish (especially in military contexts).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Wah lau! You tekan him, ah? But he bigger than you, man!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tekan” mean?

To bully or treat harshly, to punish (especially in military contexts).

Is “tekan” formal or informal?

tekan is generally colloquial, slang.

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