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  1. abangMalay for older brother, also used for any young man, a waiter, or a boyfriend. Often shortened to bang.Malay
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  2. adikMalay for younger sibling, also used for any younger person. Often shortened to dik.Malay
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  3. ah bengA stereotypical brash young guy with flashy style, spiky hair and a loud modified car.Hokkien
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  4. ah boyAffectionate nickname for a son or little boy.Rojak (mixed)
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  5. ah girlAffectionate nickname for a daughter or little girl.Rojak (mixed)
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  6. ah lianThe female counterpart of ah beng: loud, bold fashion, plenty of attitude.Hokkien
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  7. ah longA loan shark. Borrowing from ah long means you're in serious trouble.Cantonese
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  8. ah pekHokkien for an old man or elderly uncle.Hokkien
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  9. annehTamil for older brother, used respectfully for an older man, often a shopkeeper. Also anne, ane.Tamil
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  10. auntieRespectful way to address any older woman, related or not. Also aunty.English
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  11. awekMalay slang for girlfriend, or a young woman in general.Malay
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