What does kantang mean?

Singlish meaning: Westernised Singaporean. The word kantang is used to describe a Singaporean who can only speak English and can’t speak his or her mother tongue. It is probably derived from the idea that Westerners like to eat potatoes, instead of noodles or rice.

What does Bo Jio mean?

never invite
Bo Jio. From the Hokkien word meaning ‘never invite’. Malaysians love using this word, normally in jest, when referring to friends who didn’t invite them to an outing or gathering.

What does Kaki mean in Singapore?

Origin: Malay- Kaki stands for “leg” but is more commonly used to refer a person as a close friend or buddy. Kaki is used to describe a close friend or a buddy.

What Chinese do they speak in Singapore?

Singaporean Mandarin
Singaporean Mandarin (simplified Chinese: 新加坡华语; traditional Chinese: 新加坡華語; pinyin: Xīnjiāpō Huáyǔ) is a variety of Mandarin Chinese widely spoken in Singapore. It is one of the four official languages of Singapore along with English, Malay and Tamil.

What does Chim mean in Singapore?

Chim (cheem): Origins are unclear, but probably Hokkien; it means intellectual or profound, sometimes also used with a condescending tone.

What does Kacang Putih mean?

white beans
Kacang puteh, which means white beans in Malay, used to be the go-to snack for movie-goers back in the day.

What is Singapore’s main language?

English
MalayTamilMandarin Chinese
Singapore/Official languages

What is the meaning of “Jiak Kantang”?

So “jiak kantang”, which literally means “potato eater”, is the allusion to things Western. It doesn’t mean “pompous” at all even if an Asian who is considered “jiak kantang” may also be pompous as well but not necessarily so.

What does “Akan Datang” mean?

akan datang – (From Malay) Means ‘coming soon’, as seen in movie trailers. Used to reassure an impatient person. alamak – (From Malay) Phonetically close to the Chinese term “Oh, my mother!”. It expresses shock or surprise.

What does Sian mean in Hokkien?

Sian. What it means: “Sian” is a Hokkien word which conveys boredom, frustration, weariness or monotony. The everyday Singaporean: What Monday morning classes feel like: 24. Steady. What it means: “Steady” used to be a term which implies that a boy and a girl are in a serious relationship.

What does “GG” mean in Singapore?

GG What it means: A popular gamer’s term, “GG”, also known as good game, has in recent years been added to the Singaporean’s list of slangs to represent the feeling that something is going to or has already ended in a disaster. A: Eh, project when due?