Singaporean colloquial term (Singlish) for an older middle-aged man, roughly equivalent to 'uncle' in English but with a more specific generational sense. Derived from Hokkien, 'Ah' is a familiar prefix attached to kinship terms or names, and 'chek' means paternal uncle. In Singapore's multicultural street speech, it broadly describes any man who appears to be in his 40s–60s, often used affectionately or lightly teasing. It occupies a similar space to 'uncle' in other Southeast Asian Englishes.
The Ah Chek at the hawker stall has been frying char kway teow there for thirty years.
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A Singaporean colloquial term for uncle or an older middle-aged man, used informally to address or refer to men in that age bracket. The Ah prefix is a common Hokkien address particle attached to names or titles. Can be used affectionately, neutrally, or slightly dismissively depending on tone and context. Part of the broader Singlish system of Ah-prefixed address terms.
The ah chek at the coffee shop knew everyone's usual order before they'd even sat down.
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(colloquial, Singapore) Uncle.
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(colloquial, Singapore) Older middle-aged man.
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