whakamenemene
1. (verb) to make grimaces, smile.
Ko au i whakahīhī, i whakamenemene ki te tira haere (HM 4/1996:1). / I was proud and pleased with the travelling party.
Synonyms: whakatoretore
1. (verb) to make grimaces, smile.
Ko au i whakahīhī, i whakamenemene ki te tira haere (HM 4/1996:1). / I was proud and pleased with the travelling party.
Synonyms: whakatoretore
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