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- helloManglish for 'excuse me?!', used to protest or snap someone back to reality.
- hensemMalay spelling of handsome.
- izzitManglish 'is it?', said to show interest or mild disbelief.
- last timeManglish for 'in the past' or 'back then', not just the previous occasion.
- like that also canManglish for 'that works too', or a sarcastic 'seriously, that's allowed?'.
- line clearCoast is clear, nobody watching.
- MCMedical certificate. 'Take MC' means taking sick leave.
- memberA friend or buddy. 'Member aku' means my mate.
- Milo dinosaurIced Milo topped with a mountain of extra Milo powder.
- motorThe Malaysian word for motorcycle.
- next timeManglish for 'in the future', not just the next occasion.
- on the lightManglish for 'switch on the light'. Its sibling is 'off the light'.
- one kindManglish for weird, unique or eccentric, as in 'he's one kind'.
- open houseA festive party where everyone is welcome to drop by and eat.
- otwOn the way. Possibly the most frequently fibbed phrase in Malaysia.
- outstationOut of town, usually for work or a trip.
- portYour regular hangout spot.
- powerAwesome, impressive, very skilled.
- relekRelax, chill out. Also spelt rilek.
- rubber timeThe stretchy local idea of punctuality, where 8pm can mean 9pm.
- samanA summons or traffic fine; also to be fined.
- sendTo take or drop someone off. 'Send me to the airport' means drive me there.
- simplyManglish for randomly or carelessly, as in 'don't simply say'.
- sleep earlyManglish for 'dream on', telling someone their wish is never going to happen.
- so how?Manglish for 'so what now?' or 'what's the plan?'.
- so like that lorResigned Manglish for 'well, that's how it is'.
- spottingGuessing which questions will come out in an exam, or the tips a teacher gives.
- standard lahManglish for 'that's normal, what do you expect?'.
- stayManglish for live or reside. 'Where you stay?' means where do you live.
- steadyCool, awesome, reliable, or simply 'well done!'.