A Malay-derived term used in Manglish (Malaysian English) and Singlish (Singaporean English) to describe an approximate, eye-balled approach to measuring or estimating — particularly in cooking, where precise measurements are skipped in favour of instinct. Broadly applied to any situation where someone guesses rather than calculates. Typically used with an affectionate or pragmatic tone, reflecting a culturally valued skill of experienced cooks and practical problem-solvers.
My grandmother never uses measuring cups — she just agak-agak the amount of coconut milk and it always tastes perfect.
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(Manglish, Singlish) To estimate or guess.
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(Manglish, Singlish) Involving guesswork.
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