Lagi means: A Singlish particle borrowed from Malay meaning 'more,' 'even more,' or 'still more,' used to intensify comparisons. In casual Singaporean speech, 'lagi' can appear before adjectives or verbs to add. It is mainly Singaporean English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
lagi
A Singlish (Singaporean English) particle borrowed from Malay meaning 'more,' 'even more,' or 'still more,' used to intensify comparisons.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Lu mah enak 15-20 tahun lagi meninggal. Bisa-bisanya nyuruh orang kredit rumah sampai 40 tahun.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Lu mah enak 20-25 tahun lagi meninggal. Bisa-bisanya main nyuruh orang kredit rumah sampai 40 tahun.
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BlueskyMay 2026
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BlueskyMay 2026
Lafadz Takbiran Idul Fitri Panjang Lengkap & Benar (Arab, Latin, Artinya) DomainJava.com – Kemungkinan sudah tidak asing lagi bagi kita semua untuk mendengarkan lantunan Ta https://www.domainjava.com/news/lafadz-t…
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#1·Apr 28, 2026
A Singlish (Singaporean English) particle borrowed from Malay meaning 'more,' 'even more,' or 'still more,' used to intensify comparisons. In casual Singaporean speech, 'lagi' can appear before adjectives or verbs to add emphasis — 'lagi better' means 'even better,' 'lagi scary' means 'even scarier.' It adds a vivid, colloquial energy to everyday speech. As with many Singlish particles, it's informal and most at home in conversation, social media, or casual writing rather than formal contexts.
The second serving of laksa was lagi shiok than the first — the flavors had really come together.
Origin: From Malay 'lagi' (more, again, still), reflecting the strong Malay influence on Singlish vocabulary alongside Hokkien, Cantonese, and Tamil borrowings. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
For parents
Lagi means: A Singlish particle borrowed from Malay meaning 'more,' 'even more,' or 'still more,' used to intensify comparisons. In casual Singaporean speech, 'lagi' can appear before adjectives or verbs to add. It is mainly Singaporean English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
For ESL learners
lagi means: A Singlish particle borrowed from Malay meaning 'more,' 'even more,' or 'still more,' used to intensify comparisons. In casual Singaporean speech, 'lagi' can appear before. Register: informal, Singapore English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(Singapore, Singlish) , even more.
Cluster: general
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“Lu mah enak 15-20 tahun lagi meninggal. Bisa-bisanya nyuruh orang kredit rumah sampai 40 tahun.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Lu mah enak 20-25 tahun lagi meninggal. Bisa-bisanya main nyuruh orang kredit rumah sampai 40 tahun.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Contoh Naskah Teks Khutbah Idul Fitri Update! H Terbaik Sepanjang Masa DomainJava.com – Ramadhan akan segera berakhir, sebentar lagi hari raya Idul Fitri akan datang. Pa https://www.domainjava.com/news/khutbah-idul-fitri/”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Lafadz Takbiran Idul Fitri Panjang Lengkap & Benar (Arab, Latin, Artinya) DomainJava.com – Kemungkinan sudah tidak asing lagi bagi kita semua untuk mendengarkan lantunan Ta https://www.domainjava.com/news/lafadz-takbiran/”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Foto Profil WA Ramadhan Menggunakan Twibbon Ramadhan Update! Keren DomainJava.com – Sebentar lagi akan menjelang bulan suci Ramadhan, ketika memasuki bulan Ramadhan https://www.domainjava.com/news/foto-profil-wa-ramadhan-2/”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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