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- dabaoThe Mandarin pronunciation of tapau, meaning to pack food to go. Also spelt da bao.
- deiTamil-origin call for attention, like 'hey' or 'dude', used with friends. Also spelt dey.
- demoKelantanese for you.
- depaNorthern Malay for they or them.
- die lahManglish for 'I'm done for!', said when you realise you're in trouble.
- diorangCasual Malay for they or them, from 'dia orang'. Also dorang.
- don't play playManglish warning: don't mess around, this is serious!
- duit kopiLiterally 'coffee money'. A small bribe or under-the-table tip.
- duit rayaMoney packets given during Hari Raya, usually to kids.