from mixed
Big brother; also what kids call an older boy or young man.
Kor kor, can teach me this game?
by Singlish Dictionary · 23 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Mandarin
Big sister; also what kids call an older girl or young woman.
Jie jie, can help me reach the top shelf?
by Singlish Dictionary · 23 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from English
"Owe money, pay money": the loan sharks' warning, often spray-painted on a debtor's door.
Wake up and see O$P$ on the neighbour's door.
by Singlish Dictionary · 23 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
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from Cantonese
A loan shark.
Never borrow from Ah Long, later they paint your door.
by Singlish Dictionary · 23 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Hokkien
Grandfather; also slang for the government.
Ah Kong say must save water.
by Singlish Dictionary · 23 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Hokkien
A sister-in-law; also a middle-aged woman.
The Ah Soh next door gave us kueh.
by Singlish Dictionary · 23 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Hokkien
Uncle; a middle-aged man.
Ask the Ah Chek at the counter.
by Singlish Dictionary · 22 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from Hokkien
An old man; also your father's elder brother.
The Ah Pek at the void deck plays chess every morning.
by Singlish Dictionary · 22 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from English
Any older man, used politely, whether or not you're related.
Uncle, one kopi peng please.
by Singlish Dictionary · 22 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)
from English
Said in exasperation, like "oh come on".
Help lah, I said no onions!
by Singlish Dictionary · 22 October 2026 · adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA)