Thursday, February 8, 2007

5 Favorite Singlish Words

1. Shiok - This is the feeling I have after gobbling down a really delicious and extremely spicy dish, like Laksa (with lots of extra chili sauce added). It is a state of ecstasy which is short-lived.

2. Sien - This expresses a feeling of extreme boredom. The person feeling sien may also feel a lack of energy, and care for everything. Constant yawning may also occur. It may also express disappointment, disgust, and all kinds of bad feeling.

3. Aiyah - An appropriate, and meaningless (but yet full of unspoken meaning), and sympathetic response to some one's griping.

4. Hah... - A word that expresses different feelings, depending on the tone used. May express surprise, disbelief, or just a substitute word for "oh".

5. Aiyoh - This expresses shock, disapproval, fear, or just physical pain.

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