“Unlocking Singapore: 10 Singlish Secrets that Will Transform Any Expat into a Local!”
9) Bojio
Ever felt left out when your friends go out without inviting you? There’s a Singlish word for that – ‘Bojio’.
Derived from the Hokkien dialect, ‘Bojio’ is a playful way of saying ‘Why didn’t you invite me?’ It’s often used in casual conversations among friends.
So, if your local buddies ever head to a hawker centre without you, feel free to playfully accuse them with a “Eh, bojio!” It’s a fun way to express your disappointment while showing off your Singlish prowess.
10) Jialat
‘Jialat’ is the word you need when things go really wrong. It roughly translates to ‘terrible’ or ‘disastrous’ in English.
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