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- ah longA loan shark. Borrowing from ah long means you're in serious trouble.
- ang pauRed packet of money given at Chinese New Year and weddings. Also ang pow.
- atasPosh, high-class, a bit fancy.
- belanjaTo treat someone, as in pay for their food or drinks. Also means spending in general.
- chiaHokkien for treat, as in paying for someone. 'I chia you' means it's on me.
- cukup makanJust enough to get by, usually about money or salary.
- duit kopiLiterally 'coffee money'. A small bribe or under-the-table tip.
- duit rayaMoney packets given during Hari Raya, usually to kids.
- huatHokkien for 'prosper!', shouted at Chinese New Year and whenever money might be coming.
- I belanja youManglish for 'my treat'. Music to every Malaysian's ears.
- kayaSweet coconut egg jam spread on toast. Also the Malay word for rich.
- kedekutMalay for stingy, tight-fisted.
- kencingLiterally to pee, but slang for conning or fooling someone.
- ketukLiterally to knock; slang for overcharging someone.
- kiam siapHokkien for stingy.
- luiHokkien for money. Also spelt luit.
- makan suapTo take a bribe.
- ongHokkien for lucky or prosperous, especially numbers, houses or places.
- pauMalay slang for squeezing money or a free treat out of someone.
- pokaiBroke, out of money. From Cantonese 'pok kai'. Also spelt pokkai.
- samanA summons or traffic fine; also to be fined.
- tai taiA wealthy wife who doesn't need to work and enjoys a life of leisure.