Starting with A
particleexclamationfoodmamakdailyemotioninsultmoneyworkschoolfamilyfestivedrivinginternetregionalpeoplephrasecomplimentsuperstitionromancekampung
- annehTamil for older brother, used respectfully for an older man, often a shopkeeper. Also anne, ane.
- apa cerShort for 'apa cerita', meaning what's up? or what's the story?
- astagaOh my goodness! A mild Malay exclamation of shock.
- atasPosh, high-class, a bit fancy.
- atukMalay for grandfather. Also tok.
- auntieRespectful way to address any older woman, related or not. Also aunty.
- awatNorthern Malay for why. Also pasaipa.
- awekMalay slang for girlfriend, or a young woman in general.
- ayamMalay for chicken, and slang for a weak or noob player.