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- ahMarks a question, a dramatic pause, or extra emphasis in the middle or end of a sentence. Also spelt ar.
- ah boyAffectionate nickname for a son or little boy.
- ah girlAffectionate nickname for a daughter or little girl.
- aiyoAn all-purpose cry of dismay, pain or frustration, like 'oh dear'. Also spelt aiyoh.
- blur like sotongExtremely confused, like a squid lost in its own ink.
- chopA rubber stamp; also to reserve something, like a seat. Also spelt chope.
- confirm plus chopAbsolutely certain, guaranteed. Confirmed and stamped with the official chop!
- fuyohWow! Said when impressed by something. Also spelt fuyo, fuiyoh.
- I belanja youManglish for 'my treat'. Music to every Malaysian's ears.
- kuliA labourer doing grunt work; also used jokingly for an overworked employee.
- main tai chiPassing responsibility around like tai chi moves, so nothing ever gets solved.
- nesloA mamak mash-up of Nescafe and Milo in one cup.
- oneTacked onto the end of a sentence for emphasis or to describe someone's nature, borrowed from Chinese grammar.
- open the lightAnother Manglish way to switch on the light or fan, from Chinese. 'Close the light' means switch it off.
- wahGeneral exclamation of wonder, envy or sarcasm.
- where gotManglish for 'no way' or 'that's not true', borrowed from Chinese grammar.