from Hokkien
To modify or soup up a car or gadget; to decorate. Also spelt "zeng".
He spent his whole bonus to zhng his bicycle.
by Singlish Dictionary · 15 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from mixed
To reverse a vehicle; to go backwards.
Gostan a bit, you're blocking the gantry.
by Singlish Dictionary · 15 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Malay
To throw away.
This old fan spoil already, buang lah.
by Singlish Dictionary · 15 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
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from Hokkien
A clip or clamp; or to pinch or squeeze something between two things.
My finger kena kiap by the door.
by Singlish Dictionary · 15 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Malay
To hitch a ride, or to get someone to carry or buy something for you.
Can I tompang your car to Tampines?
by Singlish Dictionary · 15 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Malay
To treat someone; to pay for them.
Today my birthday, I belanja.
by Singlish Dictionary · 14 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Malay
To keep watch; also a guard or watchman.
You jaga the bags, I go buy drinks.
by Singlish Dictionary · 14 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Malay
To disturb; to bother. Also spelt "kachiao" or "kajiao".
Don't kacau me, I'm doing my homework.
by Singlish Dictionary · 14 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Malay
To bully or treat harshly; to punish, especially in NS.
The sergeant tekan us the whole week.
by Singlish Dictionary · 14 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Hokkien
To get or be hit by something; to win (a lottery or game of chance); also "that's right".
He tio 4D last week, now belanja everyone.
by Singlish Dictionary · 14 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)