What does Lor mean in Singapore?
Lah, Lor, Leh, Meh “I’ve got no choice, So I just did it lor.” (Here, “lor” is used to express acceptance or resignation.) “I didn’t know you have to do it like that leh.” (Here, “leh” is used to show uncertainty, a little more doubtful compared to “lah”.)
Is Calefare a real word?
“Calefare” Many of us may have used calefare without realising that it’s not an English word. Simply put, calefares are extras hired by TV productions for nonvital, temporary roles. These can sometimes be for an angry mob, passers-by or a pair of fetching policemen flanking the star of the show.
What does lao kui mean?
Feeling embarrassed or ashamed by one’s action
7. Lao Kui. Definition: Feeling embarrassed or ashamed by one’s action.
What is CB in Singapore slang?
For the uninitiated, in Singapore “CB” often stands for “cheebye” which basically means “cunt” in Hokkien.)
What does GG mean Singapore?
17. GG. What it means: A popular gamer’s term, “GG”, also known as good game, has in recent years been added to the Singaporean’s list of slangs to represent the feeling that something is going to or has already ended in a disaster.
What does Chapalang mean?
chapalang (comparative more chapalang, superlative most chapalang) (Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, slang, sometimes derogatory) A mixture of various elements, mostly at random. can refer to abstract concepts, things or people.
What is steady Singapore?
being regular or supported
Steady! While steady means being regular or supported in English, using this word in Singapore can mean different things. It could mean expressing agreement or praising someone to be capable. It even means being in a romantic relationship with someone.
Why are nurses called Missy?
Some people still call them Missy, Sister or Matron. This must be a residual practice from the time of English colonial doctors who used to call their nurses “Missy”, a name possibly derived from the word “Miss”. In the United Kingdom, senior nurses are called “Sister” because historically, nurses used to be nuns.
What does zha bor mean?
Lady or woman
zha bo (plural zha bo) (Malaysia,Singapore, informal) Lady or woman.
What is kum gong?
Kum gong. Hokkien phrase for “blur” or “stupid”.
What is Chao turtle?
Complete with curse words that we haven’t heard in a while, like “chao turtle” (which translates to, er, smelly turtle in Hokkien.)