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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