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- abangMalay for older brother, also used for any young man, a waiter, or a boyfriend. Often shortened to bang.
- adikMalay for younger sibling, also used for any younger person. Often shortened to dik.
- ah boyAffectionate nickname for a son or little boy.
- ah girlAffectionate nickname for a daughter or little girl.
- ah maHokkien for grandmother. Also a-ma.
- ah pekHokkien for an old man or elderly uncle.
- alongMalay title for the eldest child in a family. Not to be confused with ah long, the loan shark!
- atukMalay for grandfather. Also tok.
- auntieRespectful way to address any older woman, related or not. Also aunty.