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  1. makcikMalay for aunt, used for any older woman. A 'makcik bawang' is a gossipy auntie who knows everyone's business.Malay
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  2. makweMalay slang for girlfriend.Malay
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  3. mamatMalay slang for a guy or dude, often someone you don't know.Malay
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  4. mat rempitIllegal street racers on motorbikes who speed and pull stunts on public roads. Also just rempit.Malay
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  5. mat sallehFriendly term for a Western foreigner.Malay
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  6. mengadaActing spoilt, fussy or dramatic. Also mengada-ngada.Malay
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  7. MenyalaLiterally means "blazing" or "on fire". Meaning "you're shining," "you're glowing," or used as high praise/encouragement for someone lookin…Malay
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  8. minahMalay slang for a girl or young woman.Malay
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