![]() How it’s used: My brother very one kind I asked him where he buy the ramen he dowan tell me. What it means: It comes from the phrase, “one of a kind,” using it to mean a myriad of negative traits to refer to someone who is difficult, inconsiderate, selfish and unaccommodating. How it’s used: She’s very ngiao go grocery shopping with her she must see the fruit completely no spots, then she buy. What it means: Picky, micromanage-y, difficult to work with How it’s used: Wah, he so buay hiao bai, I said I met a handsome guy and he asked if it was him. I resign liao but I dunno what kind of job I want to do. You think they gonna promote you meh? 11. How it’s used: This meeting wayang only lah. What it means: The literal meaning comes from Indonesian puppet theater, but it also means to pretend or to put on an act when nothing is being done. How it’s used: My cat is very manja I come home and already she wants attention. What it means: Used to describe the whiny and needy behavior of women (hello negative gender stereotypes), but nowadays it also refers to people who whine for attention. Don’t anyhowly put the ingredients, hor 9. How it’s used: You read the recipe properly then cook, ok. What it means: To haphazardly do something without proper instructions. What it means: Aloof, slightly arrogant, unfriendly. How it’s used: Wah bang balls, i didn’t know she allergic to seafood! 7. What it means: A particularly vulgar phrase that’s derived from Hokkien’s “lam pah pah lan,” which describes a man’s nether regions, um, clashing together. Wah, you go watch Star Wars without me! Bojio! 6. What it means: “Jio” used to mean “too woo,” and then it evolved into “to invite someone out.” And now we have the blame-filled expression “bo jio” to blame someone who didn’t call you to go have fun. How it’s used: He’s very guai lan, confirm will criticize your work like mad after you hand it in. What it means: Some say it’s a translation from Hokkien to mean “bad egg,” while others think it literally translates to “strange dick.” It refers to someone who is utter exasperating and annoying. How it’s used: Adoi ah! Why you go and drink bleach? 4. What it means: Oh my god! It’s used to express pain, grief, or disappointment at someone’s stupidity. Want to hoot not? / You do that again I hoot you! / You go where hoot this phone? Very nice! 3. How it’s used: He didn’t sent the annual report to boss? Wah, hong kan liao lor. What it means: It literally translates to “screw a dog,” and used to express extreme disappointment, anger, and the fact that everything is going wrong. Instead: sit down, think, write down some ideas or aims, and then you will get good results.We all know that Singlish is incredibly nuanced, but who knew that some words had so many meanings? Here’s a look at our favorites. IKWIWWISI - I'll Know What I Want When I See It.The expression logically extends to DIKWIAD? (Do I Know What I Am Doing?) for when a check of competence and preparation is helpful before embarking on new initiatives ![]() Mantra for self-determination and reinforcing self-confidence. POHUI - In russian internet slang POHUI means "I dont give a fuck".Ikwiwwisi - I'll Know What I Want when I See it.ISKWYDLS - I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.DAMHIKIJKOK - Don't Ask Me How I Know I Just Know, Ok.DAMHIKIJK - Don't Ask Me How I Know, I Just Know.Abbreviations or Slang with similar meaning ![]()
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