from Malay
To swear that something is true.
I don't know anything about this scandal, sumpah.
by Singlish Dictionary · 16 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from English
To hit on someone; to try to win them over.
He's been tackling her since orientation camp.
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from Cantonese
To go on a date; to be dating.
Those two paktor already, you never know meh?
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from mixed
To mess around; to not take things seriously.
This one the real exam, don't play-play.
by Singlish Dictionary · 16 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Hokkien
To whine and complain loudly about everything. Usually shortened to "KPKB".
Wait one hour for food also he kao peh kao bu.
by Singlish Dictionary · 16 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from English
To get angry or show attitude.
Do not show colour to me!
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from Malay
An act put on for show; pretending. (Originally a traditional theatre performance.)
He only works hard when the boss walks past. All wayang.
by Singlish Dictionary · 15 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from English
To lie or deceive; to put on an act.
Don't bluff me, I saw your IG story.
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from English
A habit of making a fuss or causing trouble ("so many pattern").
Why you so many pattern? Just eat lah.
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from mixed
To make a fuss or act up; to cause trouble.
Every time eat out, he chut pattern about the aircon.
by Singlish Dictionary · 15 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)