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  1. abudenCheeky Malay slang meaning 'well, obviously' or 'what else did you expect?'.Hokkien, English
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  2. ah bengA stereotypical brash young guy with flashy style, spiky hair and a loud modified car.Hokkien
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  3. ah lianThe female counterpart of ah beng: loud, bold fashion, plenty of attitude.Hokkien
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  4. ah maHokkien for grandmother. Also a-ma.Hokkien
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  5. ah pekHokkien for an old man or elderly uncle.Hokkien
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  6. aiyahSaid in mild annoyance or resignation, like 'oh come on' or 'never mind lah'. Also spelt aiya.Hokkien, Cantonese
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  7. ang pauRed packet of money given at Chinese New Year and weddings. Also ang pow.Hokkien
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