(intransitive, Malaysia, Singapore) To loiter about casually or idly, to hang around unproductively, to laze around or relax.
(intransitive, Malaysia, Singapore) To loiter about casually or idly, to hang around unproductively, to laze around or relax.
Lepak means: To loiter about casually or idly, to hang around unproductively, to laze around or relax.. 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. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
lepak means: To loiter about casually or idly, to hang around unproductively, to laze around or relax.. 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.
Lepak means: To loiter about casually or idly, to hang around unproductively, to laze around or relax.. 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. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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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(Singapore, intransitive) To relax; to chill out or loiter, doing nothing in particular.
In Singaporean and Malaysian slang, lembek means soft, weak, or spineless — basically calling someone a wimp or a sissy. It's borrowed from Malay, where it literally means soft or mushy in texture, but in everyday usage it's aimed at someone who lacks backbone, gives up too easily, or can't handle pressure. Coaches, teammates, and parents might throw it out as a motivational jab. It can sting depending on tone, but in casual banter it's often just competitive trash talk.
(colloquial, Malaysia, Singapore) To waste one's own time.
(Singapore, informal) To deliberately miss an agreed appointment, especially at the last minute.
“Ima i šarenih, ali je najvažniji lepak (da dobro drže) i opruga (da što više rašire nozdrve)”
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