Powderful Origin: Singlish – This is a misspelling/pun of the word powerful. Powderful is often used as a pun to sarcastically praise someone of his/her qualities.
agar-agar
agar-agar Origin: Malay – a dessert that is similar to jelly. agar-agar is a jelly-like dessert derived from algae. It can also be used as an ingredient to complement other desserts. agar-agar itself can also be added with fruit slices or coconut milk to enhance its taste and appearance.
MINDEF
MINDEF Origin: Abbreviation for Ministry of Defence MINDEF is the short form for the Ministry of Defence. This is a ministry of the Singapore Government that is in charge of national defence. It is the headquarters of the SAF – Singapore Armed Forces. Total Defence is its policy and consists of five pillars namely Military […]
Your Coffee Shop Is Open
Your Coffee Shop Is Open Origin: Singlish – a phrase to tell someone that their fly is unzipped. Your Coffee Shop Is Open is a phrase used to stealthily inform someone (usually a Male) that they had forgotten to zip their trousers after a visit to the toilet.
Uplorry
Uplorry Origin: Singlish/English/Hokkien – to describe a particular person has died/passed away and also can be used to describe things beyond repair. Uplorry is used to describe someone that had already passed away or an item that is spoilt and no longer can be used. In hokkien, the term “ki chia” means the act of the […]