Alamak

/[ˌɑlɑˈmɑʔ]/ intj, slang

intj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    Oh dear (expression of shock or dismay) Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial

    "“Aiyo! Nearly langgar leh! So scary ah! Alamak! Why you go so fast!” he is heard exclaiming to a companion in his car."

Synonyms

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wow

Example

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"“Aiyo! Nearly langgar leh! So scary ah! Alamak! Why you go so fast!” he is heard exclaiming to a companion in his car."

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Malay alamak, see it for more.

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