All the words
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- mehTurns a sentence into a doubtful or surprised question, like 'really?' or 'is that so?'.
- meluatDisgusted or put off by someone's behaviour.
- memberA friend or buddy. 'Member aku' means my mate.
- 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.
- Milo dinosaurIced Milo topped with a mountain of extra Milo powder.
- minahMalay slang for a girl or young woman.
- mo lei tauCantonese for nonsensical, absurd or random humour.
- mokSarawakian for want.
- motorThe Malaysian word for motorcycle.
- mou man taiCantonese for no problem.
- 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.
- nesloA mamak mash-up of Nescafe and Milo in one cup.
- next timeManglish for 'in the future', not just the next occasion.
- ngamFits just right, or gets along well. From Cantonese. 'Ngam ngam' means just nice.
- niaMeans 'only' or 'just', usually to downplay something.
- oiHey! A loud, blunt way to get someone's attention. Also woi, oii.
- on the lightManglish for 'switch on the light'. Its sibling is 'off the light'.
- oneTacked onto the end of a sentence for emphasis or to describe someone's nature, borrowed from Chinese grammar.
- one kindManglish for weird, unique or eccentric, as in 'he's one kind'.
- ongHokkien for lucky or prosperous, especially numbers, houses or places.
- open houseA festive party where everyone is welcome to drop by and eat.