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  1. atasPosh, high-class, a bit fancy.Malay
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  2. belanjaTo treat someone, as in pay for their food or drinks. Also means spending in general.Malay
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  3. cukup makanJust enough to get by, usually about money or salary.Malay
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  4. duit kopiLiterally 'coffee money'. A small bribe or under-the-table tip.Malay
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  5. duit rayaMoney packets given during Hari Raya, usually to kids.Malay
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  6. kayaSweet coconut egg jam spread on toast. Also the Malay word for rich.Malay
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  7. kedekutMalay for stingy, tight-fisted.Malay
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  8. kencingLiterally to pee, but slang for conning or fooling someone.Malay
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  9. ketukLiterally to knock; slang for overcharging someone.Malay
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  10. makan suapTo take a bribe.Malay
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  11. pauMalay slang for squeezing money or a free treat out of someone.Malay
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