From Malay
particleexclamationfoodmamakdailyemotioninsultmoneyworkschoolfamilyfestivedrivinginternetregionalpeoplephrasecomplimentsuperstitionromancekampung
- 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.
- nahHere, take it! Said while handing something over.
- nasi kandarRice with a mix of curries poured over, famously from Penang.
- nasi lemakCoconut rice with sambal, anchovies, peanuts and egg. The national breakfast.
- ndakSabahan for no or not. Also inda.
- oiHey! A loud, blunt way to get someone's attention. Also woi, oii.
- otaiMalay slang for a veteran or OG, someone experienced and respected.
- otak kat lututLiterally 'brain at your knee', meaning not thinking at all.
- otak udangLiterally 'shrimp brain', meaning stupid.
- paduSolid, powerful, top-notch. Classic Malay slang praise.
- pakatTo plan together or gang up on something. Also berpakat.