Singlish: Can You Tok Proper?

What does “kiasu” mean?

• Lazy and sleepy

• Scared to lose out

• Very kind and generous

• Confused and blur

Which word shows doubt or disbelief?

• lah

• lor

• meh?

• hor

"This food so ________, I want to eat every day!"

What does “bo pian” mean?

• No money

• No energy

• No pencil

• No choice

What is the tone of “Don’t play play, ah”?

• Warning / serious

• Sad / upset

• Confused

• Tired

Which sentence uses “paiseh” correctly?

• “I paiseh the chicken rice.”

• “He very paiseh to speak on stage.”

• “Paiseh is my best friend.”

• “This paiseh is delicious.”

What does “siao” mean?

• Smart

• Funny

• Crazy

• Sleepy

Which of these shows someone is very nervous or panicked?

• Kek sim

• Kancheong

• Bluff

• Chope

True or False?

“Lah,” “leh,” and “lor” are all used to make your speech sound more expressive or emotional.

• True

• False