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  1. aiyoyoThe extra-dramatic version of aiyo, strongly associated with Tamil speakers but used by everyone.Tamil
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  2. annehTamil for older brother, used respectfully for an older man, often a shopkeeper. Also anne, ane.Tamil
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  3. chummaTamil-origin word for 'just for fun' or 'for nothing'.Tamil
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  4. deiTamil-origin call for attention, like 'hey' or 'dude', used with friends. Also spelt dey.Tamil
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  5. kedaiMalay for shop, borrowed from Tamil 'kadai'.Malay, Tamil
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  6. machaTamil-origin word for buddy or bro, used by Malaysians of all backgrounds. Also machan, machi.Tamil
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  7. mamakA 24-hour Indian-Muslim eatery and the national hangout spot. Also means going there, as in 'jom mamak'.Tamil
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  8. nasi kandarRice with a mix of curries poured over, famously from Penang.Malay, Tamil
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  9. podahTamil for 'go away!', used jokingly to tell a friend off. Also poda.Tamil
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  10. thambiTamil for younger brother, used to call a young guy. Also tambi.Tamil
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  11. tosaiThin, crispy South Indian rice crepe, a mamak staple. Also spelt thosai, dosa.Tamil
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