(Singapore, colloquial, imperative) Do not hesitate; take action immediately.
(Singapore, colloquial, imperative) Do not hesitate; take action immediately.
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(slang) To leave quickly, hurry away.
(Singapore, Singlish) , even more.
The Singaporean and Malaysian English particle par excellence, derived from Hokkien and Malay. Tacked onto the end of a sentence to soften a statement, signal casual rapport, mark mild emphasis, or confirm what has just been said. Tone of voice changes its meaning: a falling "lah" is reassuring ("don't worry lah"), a flat "lah" is matter-of-fact ("cannot lah"), a rising "lah" can be impatient ("just do it lah"). Examples: "Eat already lah, don't wait for me." "Come lah, the show is starting." "I told you lah, it's in the kitchen." Considered the single most recognisable feature of Singlish.
Emphatic Penang-Malaysian variant of "jiak" (to eat), with a tacked-on suffix that adds urgency or emphasis. Used in northern Malaysian Hokkien-influenced English the way "eat up!" or "tuck in!" might be used in British English. More forceful than plain "jiak"; often heard from aunties pressing food on guests, or from friends rallying a tableful of people to actually start the meal before the food gets cold.