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Awhile back, we found out that the word 'lepak' is now a legit English word!
Now, the Oxford Dictionary has enlisted more words and phrases to its lexicon!
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In its quarterly update, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) have added a total of 19 'Singapore English' words to its lexicon. Some of the Singlish words listed are 'ang moh', 'char siu' and 'shiok'.
Food and drinks are also featured prominently among the new entries, including 'teh tarik', 'chilli crab', 'char siu' and 'sotong'
The word 'sotong' doesn't only refer to a cuttlefish, but also someone who's very clumsy or ignorant.
It is also acceptable to use the word 'Wah' in front of a sentence. According to OED, it is used to to express admiration, encouragement, delight and surprise, among others.
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