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- adoiOuch! or oh no! Said when hurt or when something annoying happens. Also aduh, aduhai.
- alahaiA soft Malay sigh of pity, fondness or disappointment.
- alamakOh no! Said when something goes wrong or you suddenly realise a mistake.
- astagaOh my goodness! A mild Malay exclamation of shock.
- BaraiSomething that is broken, ruined, exhausted, or worn out.
- bengangMalay slang for furious or really annoyed.
- buay tahanHokkien-Malay mix for 'can't stand it any more'.
- cisMalay exclamation of disgust or contempt, like 'tsk' or 'hmph'. Also spelt cish.
- cuakMalay slang for nervous or scared.
- gabraPanicky or jittery.
- gelabahFlustered, panicky, in a nervous rush.
- geramMalay for annoyed or frustrated, or that urge to squish something super cute.
- gianMalay for craving something badly, almost addicted.
- ishA Malay sound of annoyance or disapproval, like 'ugh'. Also ishh, eee.
- kesianMalay for pity, poor thing. Also kasihan.
- makan dalamTo suffer quietly, keeping your frustration or pain to yourself.
- makan hatiLiterally 'eat heart'. To feel hurt or upset inside, often silently.
- maluMalay for shy or embarrassed.
- meluatDisgusted or put off by someone's behaviour.
- menyampahMalay for irritated, sick and tired of someone.
- pisangPisang literally means "banana," but colloquially it is used to describe feeling extremely bored, mentally exhausted, or having nothing to …
- potong stimA mood killer or killjoy; to ruin the fun.
- seganShy, reluctant, or too embarrassed to do something.
- SelambaGenerally means acting cool, unbothered, nonchalant, or poker-faced. (also spelled selamber)
- sentapHurt or offended by a remark, like being yanked.
- syokAwesome, enjoyable, deeply satisfying. Also spelt syiok, shiok.
- terasaFeeling hurt, or taking something personally.