Ang Moh

Ang Moh

Origin: Hokkien – It literally means “Red hair” but is used as a term to represent Caucasians

Ang Moh is a term that is used to refer to Caucasians. In the past, older people who disliked Caucasians will call them “Ang Moh Gui” (红毛鬼) which literally means “red hair ghost”.

Noun:

Ah Lian: “Ah Hua, you see that cute handsome Ang Moh drinking alone at that corner, let’s go and talk to him lah.”

2 Replies to “Ang Moh”

  1. […] 1 – Ah Lian: “Just now got one cute and handsome Ang Moh stealing glances at me…aiyo I am so paiseh about […]

  2. […] “Ah Beng ah, your english is sibeh  powderful sia. I witnessed your conversation with the ang moh when you were trying to sell her perfume. You used phrases like “a person of your elegance […]

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