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  1. oiHey! A loud, blunt way to get someone's attention. Also woi, oii.Malay
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  2. on the lightManglish for 'switch on the light'. Its sibling is 'off the light'.English
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  3. oneTacked onto the end of a sentence for emphasis or to describe someone's nature, borrowed from Chinese grammar.Rojak (mixed)
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  4. one kindManglish for weird, unique or eccentric, as in 'he's one kind'.English
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  5. ongHokkien for lucky or prosperous, especially numbers, houses or places.Hokkien
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  6. open houseA festive party where everyone is welcome to drop by and eat.English
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  7. open the lightAnother Manglish way to switch on the light or fan, from Chinese. 'Close the light' means switch it off.Rojak (mixed)
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  8. otaiMalay slang for a veteran or OG, someone experienced and respected.Malay
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  9. otak kat lututLiterally 'brain at your knee', meaning not thinking at all.Malay
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  10. otak udangLiterally 'shrimp brain', meaning stupid.Malay
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  11. otwOn the way. Possibly the most frequently fibbed phrase in Malaysia.English
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  12. outstationOut of town, usually for work or a trip.English
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