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- macamMalay for like or similar to. 'Macam-macam' means all sorts.
- maiNorthern Malay for come.
- mak kau hijauA classic latah outburst (literally 'your mother is green'), blurted out when someone is startled.
- makanMalay for eat, or food. Used everywhere, in every language.
- makan anginLiterally 'eat wind'. Means going on a holiday or a relaxing trip.
- makan dalamTo suffer quietly, keeping your frustration or pain to yourself.
- makan gajiTo work as a salaried employee rather than running your own business.
- makan gaji butaGetting paid without doing any real work.
- makan hatiLiterally 'eat heart'. To feel hurt or upset inside, often silently.
- makan suapTo take a bribe.
- makcikMalay for aunt, used for any older woman. A 'makcik bawang' is a gossipy auntie who knows everyone's business.
- makweMalay slang for girlfriend.
- Malaysia bolehNational catchphrase meaning 'Malaysia can do it!', said proudly, or sarcastically when something absurd happens.
- maluMalay for shy or embarrassed.
- mamatMalay slang for a guy or dude, often someone you don't know.
- mampusMalay for 'dead', meaning you're in big trouble. A bit rude when aimed at someone.
- mana adaMalay for 'no way' or 'not true', literally 'where got?'.
- mantapExcellent, solid, top quality.
- mat rempitIllegal street racers on motorbikes who speed and pull stunts on public roads. Also just rempit.
- mat sallehFriendly term for a Western foreigner.
- meluatDisgusted or put off by someone's behaviour.
- mengadaActing spoilt, fussy or dramatic. Also mengada-ngada.
- mengularSlacking off or loafing around, slithering away from duties like a snake.
- menguratTo flirt with or chat someone up. Also ngorat.
- MenyalaLiterally means "blazing" or "on fire". Meaning "you're shining," "you're glowing," or used as high praise/encouragement for someone lookin…
- menyampahMalay for irritated, sick and tired of someone.
- mikePerak Malay for you, from 'kamu'. Pair it with 'teman' for I.
- minahMalay slang for a girl or young woman.
- mokSarawakian for want.
- mungTerengganu Malay for you.