1. Chok

Definition: Someone who always tries to act cool

Example: Why are you always so chok? (adj.)

 

2. Hea

Definition 1: Someone who is a laid-back person

Example: He is very hea. (adj.)

Definition 2: Hanging out

Example: Where are we going to hea? (v)

 

3. Add oil

Definition: An expression of encouragement.

Example: Add oil! You can do it!

4. Long time no see

Definition: An expression used when we have not someone for a long time.

 

5. Chop

Definition: To stamp

Example: Cn you help me chop my paper?

 

6. Amah

Definition: A term used for live in servant or domestic helper.

Example: Amah! Can you clean my room for me please?

 

7. Shroff

Definition 1: A cashier in hospital

Definition 2: A government office

Definition 3: Car park

 

8. Laisee / Red packet

Definition: A small red paper packet containing money given during Chinese New Year

 

9. Coolie

Definition: unskilled employee