from English
Arrogant; show-offy. Also just "yaya".
Don't so yaya papaya lah. You dono then don't bluff.
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from Malay
Posh, fancy; also snobbish.
This cafe very atas, water also must pay.
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from Malay
Fierce, daring; impressive.
The new sergeant very garang.
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from English
Impressive.
Fix the aircon himself? Power sia!
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from Hokkien
Extremely skilled; solid under pressure.
Our goalkeeper damn zai, save three penalties.
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Outstanding; capable in a way that earns respect. Also spelt "ups".
Jon was known for being the most upz guy in our platoon.
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from mixed
Super calm and self-assured. Old-fashioned and playful.
Exam in five minutes and he still steady pom pi pi.
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from English
Cool-headed and reliable under pressure; also "nice one!".
Steady lah bro, you carried the team.
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from Malay
Foolish; slow-witted ("wooden").
Ask him to buy kopi also kayu, came back with tea.
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from Malay
Stupid; dumb.
So bodoh, I put my keys in the fridge.
by Singlish Dictionary · 8 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)