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(Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, idiomatic) To get angry, to scowl.

ˈʃoʊ ˈkʌlaʊɹ177 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial, idiomatic) To get angry, to scowl.

Do not show colour to me!
Origin: May be derived from show one's true colors, but referring to showing one's bad behaviour through their anger. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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