July 2017 - Singlish Dictionary

Salah

Posted on July 31, 2017July 31, 2017by Singaporean

Salah Origin: Malay – Malay word for wrong, incorrect. Salah is the malay word to inform that a person or something is wrong or incorrect.

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Simi

Posted on July 23, 2017by Singaporean

Simi Origin: Hokkien – Hokkien for “What” Simi is the hokkien word for “what”. It is used as a reactionary word and also used to ask questions and is often paired with other hokkien words.

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Sekali

Posted on July 23, 2017by Singaporean

Sekali Origin: Malay – Malay word for “What if” Sekali is the malay word for “What if” or “Who knows”.

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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 .

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Powderful

Posted on July 20, 2017July 20, 2017by Singaporean

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.

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agar-agar

Posted on July 20, 2017by Singaporean

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.

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Cher

Posted on July 20, 2017July 20, 2017by Singaporean

Cher Origin: Singlish – an abbreviated way of calling a teacher “Cher” is used as a short form and informal way of calling a teacher. It is considered to be a friendly and affectionate name to call your teacher provided he/she is not the stern kind.

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Malu

Posted on July 18, 2017by Singaporean

Malu Origin: Malay – It means to be embarrassed Malu is used to describe a feeling of embarrassment due to an act by the person himself/herself or by others.

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Alamak

Posted on July 18, 2017by Singaporean

Alamak Origin: Malay – An exclamation word to express shock or surprise Alamak is an exclamation word used in situations when you are shocked or surprised by something or an event. It is something akin to “Oh my Mother!” and also “Oh my God!”.

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Can anot?

Posted on July 18, 2017by Singaporean

Can anot? Origin: Singlish – a phrase to ask someone for an opinion. “Can anot” is often used to asked someone for an opinion. It is also often used as a phrase in this manner: “Like that, can anot??”

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