Shiok

Shiok

Origin: Malay – An exclamation word to describe a feeling of delight 

Shiok is an exclamation word to describe a feeling of delight due to a positive experience. This experience can be related to good food and also a certain form of relief .

Adjective:

Food: “Wow! This nasi lemak is especially shiok with its sambal chilli.

Relief: “After a hot day outside, bathing in cold water is a sibeh shiok experience!

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