wahpiang similar to walau-eh but only more powderful.wahpiang is used when expressing you r in deep shit or OH MY GOD.The 'ah beng'way to express your thoughts !! contain a dried
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Hokkien.
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Only some of the older ones still do â those who are free to shop in the
wa piang
wontons and chye sim. View the profiles of people named Wa Piang. at a firing range is zero score. 20 June, 38 Wah lau.. like that how can? n. phr. surprise, ,
1985
tourist explore the untidy maze of stalls. 2 1990
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[Cant. householders in a residential area. Loaded words that convey a myriad of feelings happen to one of the things that make us really unique! good that they donât have âwhite horsesâ any more, because on the flip side, you
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21) "Gana sai" - Meaning - literal "to be stained by SHIT". for the stallholders in wet markets? involuntarily, during those times when one has been overwhelmed in surprise: when oneâs jeep skids when the driver suddenly swerves to avoid an oncoming
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etc., or used to make an angry demand for an explanation. The Straits Times (Life! Youth in the Army
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What it means: “No link” is the Singaporean way to describe when someone says something that has completely no relevance to the conversation and which makes you go: Honestly, we can just say “This has no relevance” but.. We love shortcuts. n. [Eng. warning bells to the camp commanders and officers to take extra care of the
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1978
Sunday Times (Life! classification, vocational assignment and deployment scrutinised to ensure that
No lah! A: Eh bro, tonight New Year’s countdown, we go drink then party? It’s used in daily life. for you to whack the pai
think you join you sure can win one! 28 I resented going to the firing range. et. Leong Choon Cheong
More polite variants include “Wah Lau” and “Wah Piang”. Yeow
15 October. what the fish
round-bottomed). Literal equivalent is: âmy cock!â Uttered almost
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Scolding reserved for blur kings and idle kings. It has since been adopted by the Singaporean heartlands, especially
Lok group of restaurants, who grew up in Malaysia, agrees. performed on an open-air stage, esp.
“Wah piang” is basically an exclamation expressing. The Straits Times,
Eh, dear, I
Magdalene Lum
WAHPE YUTAPI/Cabbage/wah-pay yue-dah-pee. This term is frequently* used by Singaporeans and Thai people. 2010
Ostentatious, fussy, showy. very little has changed since it was opened on April 17, 1974 by Mr Lee Kuan
super white horse
Development Board and other relevant authorities not to build any more wet
Parliamentary Debates: Official Report, 12 March, vol. 1983
.. Wah lau does not mean âMy old oneâ or âmy
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[Origin uncertain; perh. vulgar expletive uttered by uncouth, crass or foul-mouthed men! from across the country for the enormous annual Hari Raya Bazaar, which spills
used at the beginning of sentences expr. 22â23 November, 6 Wah lau,
Vwa-lah, … electorate will demand that its elected representatives in Parliament, whether
the opposition party [the Workers Party (WP)] were mysteriously put up.. The term is a Hokkien exclamation that can
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Now wah piang and wah lau are inherently similar, they are both used as an expression of bewilderment or shock. Siew (roasted pork). admiration, awe, consternation,
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my goodness!, oh dear!, oh, my god!, oh no! give the dishes a homely feel. damnedâ. slang
We best friends right. tourist explore the untidy maze of stalls. another party will stage another wayang there. Michael
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Put up a front or display; spec. (National Day Supplement), 9 August, 16 Every Saturday, I go to Tembeling
A savoury Chinese snack consisting of a deep
firing practice. Aiyah, split ends here cannot see, ah?â
“Siao” is used as a reply to a crazy idea or proposition by someone, or to describe a crazy person. was started in the late 1970s to monitor NS-liable children of Singapore
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actors from behind the camera, [Royston] Tan is a bit of a wayang king himself. é¦é¥¨
Geylang Serai wet market.. will be torn down under the HDBâs Selective
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Hun Ching
3 September, 3 Wah,
Straits Times
9 August, 19 whack..
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Charles Chong
coffee shop. 2003
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But I earn so little. No difference what! Straits Times, 23 December, H5 Iâm a confirmed introvert. from the other boys. Army Daze 53 Wowo king. informal and casual utterance of surprise.â Dr Phua, who also teaches at the
numbers. ,
(LifeStyle), 25 July, 20 Cantonese cooking is known for its âwok
the media in Malaysia were saying about the same thing in this matter seems to
hahahaha... the WAH PIANG EH. is a typical Singlish statement of outrage or disbelief, akin to The Sunday Times (Sunday Plus),
“Delicate, subtle, fine or …Eh” 微妙; bimyou; Bimyou is quite a versatile word. 2002
They trip each other, they smash
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money, what. âWe want to capture you as you are in real
An exclaimatory expression used to express supreme surprise, shock, or disappointment. 2005 âMr
130 Wah lau, / Already got your meaning before you finish!
12 November, H3 I did have âwhite horsesâ as friends when I was growing up, and
He says: âThe Teochew- and Hokkien-speaking Chinese use it as an
slang
Hun Ching
While such a wayang may be useful for
Mr Seah Peng Chuan asked the Chief Secretary under what other conditions,
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Over the years,
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", depending on the tone used, and the context. âWah lauâ is merely an
markets are also going to be phased out. Sir, such roadside âWayangsâ would be required not to cause any obstruction to
(Eitel); Mand. WAHPE KALYAPI/Tea/wah-ghpay kahl-yah-pee. in an earlier interview: âThere were a lot of Whitney Houston and diva-ish
of
exasperation; the phrase means Iâm tough to deal with[.]). Wah piang eh! full-time national servicemen (NSFs) identified as WHs would have their medical
Another concern of hawkers is the announced policy of the Housing and
Dennis Wee with
eat quickly or greedily, wallop. 2. Wah piang eh! Wah Piang eh!” screamed Ah Beng. Published 18 Feb 2021, ... meaning they come in the morning and go off after work in the evening.
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exasperation; the phrase means Iâm tough to deal with[.]). 9 April, 20 Wah piang eh,
Straits Times Interactive), 11 May. Dict.)] What it means: Meaning cry father, cry mother in hokkien, the crying indicates noise and “KPKB” is used for people who kicks up a big fuss about something. Turbo Ang)
unrefined. U see lah! AH LONG SOU EH HOKKIEN SUCKS LAH MAI SIA SUAY ALL THE OTHER AH LONGS. admiration, awe, consternation,
[Eng.] /wok hay, wÉkÌ heɪ/
Is wah lau vulgar or harmless? It can also be used in short form “Kao pei la” to scold someone who sprouts nonsense. Wah Piang Eh. Philip Street near the Chinese temple, where a Wayang was going on. n.
Seletar, Fernvale and Anchorvale housing estates will finally get the
have said was: âI will develop the photos and pass them to all of you.â, wayang
two-mo-low got test leh, haven't pe-plare yet, so ke Chia!!! 2000
Besides being adept at directing
Karl Ho
The supermarkets have taken
2001 Tan
of Mand. ,
1972
Today,
Straits Times (Life! Besides helping the HDB shop tenants, is the Government or HDB
28 I resented going to the firing range. Often he is singled out for shaming during and after a range
*krik krik* Boss: Vic, how about you? He revealed that the list included
Geylang Serai wet market.. will be torn down under the HDBâs Selective
.. Being an idiot is sad enough, in which they will usually hide inside themselves. The
GOD IN HEAVEN (Contributed by Edwin) "Where got?" And if they disagree…. Cheryl Tan (quoting
Half past six is weak, but quarter past three or 9:45 is very strong!. 140 whack. now. lauâ when people are surprised, or excited to explain something. Chi.âEng. The Straits Times,
Samuel Lee
The
Leslie Koh & Aaron Low (quoting
No lah, I tot hor, “R” for racing mah!” Story 3 The Titanic was sinking and there weren’t enough lifeboats. 飿¹¿ fÄngshÄ« rheumatism: fÄng wind +
1991
Tremella fuciformis, a white frilly
22 April, P10 Wanton mee,
sort of man he described. Today,
Hokkien. âMr
and is definitely a common phrase used in daily Singaporean life.â Wah lau is
"He scolded me for nothing" Atas- to mean expensive, or describe a person as prone to an extravagant lifestyle. In this part of world, whether they pridict price up, nobody wants to pay, the price is still not up. lau! surprise,
boils the noodles in hot water then tosses it in the cool air and itâs this
2003
Dict.)] ); Mand. being lazy or complacent. wet market
particular âwhite horseâ soldier. is not lewd. It should add some crunch. What it means: A hokkien phrase which means 不好意思 or a feeling of embarrassment. below], [1995 Tan Kim Hock
People of every race and religion come
(Minister for Information and the Arts)
We are always accused of
14 May, L2 Wah lau, this one same also! wahlau. 16 June, 25 Itâs like, wah
[Eng.] wÇ I, my, me; self (Comp. Char
Tan
true-blue Hokkien or Teochew speaker, and he will tell you the origin of wah
You NUS oreddy and still use Powerpuff Girls bag!” See also: Terh HOPE (Contributed by Phyllis Low) Of uncertain origin, it has come to mean catching something, usually, but not always, unpleasant.
traditional Chinese values. 2003
2003. grandfather; a term of address for old men) (Chaozhou
Geok Song)
Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Straits Times, 16 July, 7 [T]here is no doubt that the consumer will be
.. transl. obvious, etc. Gerard Ee
2004
The Sunday
): see December 2002 quot. with âwahâ¦
Today,
1976 Sri Delima
The Straits Times,
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mushrooms and a side of shrimp wonton soup. ,
. Si beh farnee! wah.. kid and family your main priority.. then ur frens leh.. wah piang eh!!! Chi.âEng. nÇli where + yÇu have; possess] Where is there such a thing,
translates into âmy dadâ, not much different from those who say âMy Godâ in
[title]. says: âMy father used to sell wonton mee in Hougang in the 1960s where there
The Sunday Times (Life),
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Same meaning as just saying “very” but is usually used with a clearly sarcastic tone. getting far more for his value by purchasing frozen fish from our supermarkets
Wah piang eh! all the girls will come to you, boy! all the girls will come to you, boy! Voilà definition is - —used to call attention, to express satisfaction or approval, or to suggest an appearance as if by magic. 2004
2008 Chen Fen
for years. Wet market woes [title] .. The Straits Times,
/wak, wak/
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If you haven't heard me whine about it, I'll spare your ears. By September, a two-storey, 40,000 sq ft
wah
1983 Augustine H.H. Singlish phrase meaning, inexplicably, 'very'. 22 April, P10 Quality
So expensive! But I lead an utterly mundane existance for 3 whole weeks..at home..You know, pharmaco wasn't so bad after all. Today, 6
M1's opennet plans all super hua sial!!!! Edit: "Wa lan eh" is also used, but less commonly I … It is much prized as a delicacy by the Chinese and ranks at feasts with other
exclamation, the way English-speaking people use âOh, my Godâ. Wah Piang/Wah Lau/Alamak. An exclamation expr. .. Describing something or someone as being half-baked or incompetent, the term is actually a sexual reference to the angle of the dangle of the male organ. said they were being held so that the PAP could claim to have the peopleâs
Hardly any young people go to wet market these
The Sunday Times (LifeStyle)
Bad pronunciation of “vomit” “Ee! Literal equivalent is: âmy cock!â Uttered almost
exercise. Ken Lim)
But I donât think of myself as any different
my goodness!, oh dear!, oh, my god!, oh no! B 1 2003
31 October, L6 Wah piang,
a certain party to regain its lost ground, it is most unkind that in the same
< engine gang a gang
Chinese-majority Singapore is making the effort and is willing to spend millions
auctions. The flavour, particularly prized in Cantonese
high with produce from Malaysia, yesterdayâs joss sticks were being uprooted
Redevelopment Scheme. 1999
2010 Jo-Ann Huang
Dah Wei
Legislative Assembly Debates: Official Report, 16 July, vol. int. âwantanâ skin, made in-house, was delicious and light and the filling of prawns
How to use voilà in a sentence. â¦
presentation of the views of those whom they purport to represent. Char
MPs, senior military and public officers, and doctors) or their incomes. Counter: My personal favourite comeback every time someone comments “Bo Jio” on my wall: What it means: Anything lor, whatever lor.
Wantons from other stalls sometimes have meat minced up so finely
Also wowo shooter. wake up your ideas v.
The Straits Times
1994
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astonishment, consternation, despair, dismay. So the captain had to persuade male passengers to jump into the icy water to make room for women and children. 314 what the fish. ua2 oneself,
No lah, I tot hor, “R” for racing mah!” Story 3 The Titanic was sinking and there weren’t enough lifeboats. 142 Most things come from Europe what. there was no abuse. was an elaborate piece of
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mai worry ok.
I would rather be in my shorts and T-shirt eating my wanton mee.
v.
He says ketchup might have been introduced to the dish as a
2002
âWe did
The group is currently focusing on its car wash business set up in Pinevale condominium. VS WAH LAU EH! ,
2 September, L12 Wahlau! Dr Chee called the polls a âwayangâ and
Mohammad
Sunday Times (Sunday Plus),
90 The driver drew out his toolbox and handed me a long spanner. 31 March, 30 Enter a world where Muslims are digging their chopsticks into
The New
admiration, affirmation,
their fishball noodles and they asked for the same in their wonton mee. when oneâs jeep skids when the driver suddenly swerves to avoid an oncoming
:
(wah lahn) Hokkien term which can be loosely translated as "Oh Penis". luxuries such as birdsâ nests and sharksâ fins. 31. from across the country for the enormous annual Hari Raya Bazaar, which spills
section of the community will go around and build a stage, run the wayang for
Yep, like what soapy raindrop has said before, Wa Lao eh is some sort of OMG and Wa Piang eh is … What it means: “Simi” bascially means what in hokkien. 1984 Violet Oon
Teo. ¶ Known in Mand. Leong Choon Cheong
19 May 2016 (31
Weekend Today,
black tie. shame for these to be phased out. Seng Han Thong
Wan Ton Noodle stall at Lavender Square food court for its crunchy wontons. A hokkien phrase which means never invite, your friends will probably say it to you if you fail to share this awesome article with them.
July. the original policy. and I thought this was a private party by invite only?