Definition of "kerat" [kerat]

• Same as cerat-, cerato-, with retention of the Greek k instead of the usual and regular change to Latin c.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Azhar, who is state Opposition leader, was ordered out at 3. 30pm after he refused to retract the word "kerat" (cut or slice) when referring to some Pakatan Rakyat leaders."
• "Outside the assembly Azhar insisted that "kerat" was not an offensive word."
• "Madam called sharply to the horses, "Hi-hi-hi-kerat! hi-kerat-kerat!" and they started off at a rattling pace, the barrels of dip creaking and squeaking as they swayed under their rope lashings."