1. Bodoh
Malay, “Stupid”. (Ignorant in Malay is “jahil”).

2. Boh lang ai
Hockkien, Worthless (rather than useless). Lit. “Nobody wants”.

3. Boh liao
Hokkien, unworthy or “not commendable”.
Lit. “Ingredients missing or no good stuff”.

4. Chikopek
Hokkien, Lustful person.

5. Kilat
Malay, “Shiny, flash” (before thunderstorm).

6. Kena
Malay, “hit, strike”

8. Leh Chey
Malay, “leceh or lecheh” means troublesome (plenty of rules to follow).

9. Pantang.
Malay, “taboo, ruled out”.

10. Siam
Hockkien, “dodge, avoid”.

11. Thiam
Malay, “Diam” means “Silence, keep quiet”.

12. Tombalek
Malay, “Terbalik” means “Upside-down, turn turtle”.

13. Ulu.
Malay, “Ulu or Hulu” means “remote or beginning” (i.e. “river source” rather than estuary).