(Singapore, colloquial, mildly dismissive) , ; expression of understanding or acknowledgment.
(Singapore, colloquial, mildly dismissive) , ; expression of understanding or acknowledgment.
Orh means: , ; expression of understanding or acknowledgment.. 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.
orh means: , ; expression of understanding or acknowledgment.. 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.
Orh means: , ; expression of understanding or acknowledgment.. 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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Sentence-final particle of resignation, mild acceptance, or "well, that's just how it is", derived from Hokkien. Used when stating something obvious, agreeing reluctantly, or shrugging off an outcome you can't change. Carries a flatter, more passive feeling than "lah". Examples: "If you say so lor." "Cannot help it lor, the boss already decided." "Then we just go home early lor." Often paired with a small shrug or palms-up gesture; native speakers say its meaning is almost impossible to translate without the tone.
(internet slang) Oh, right; an acknowledgment of understanding.
(Singapore, Singlish, vulgar) Expression of anger and despair.
(Singlish) Grudging]] admission of defeat in an argument.
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