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Singapore slang
Stop messing around; dont be silly or play games (from Hokkien)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Singapore
Formality
Informal.
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mai siao means Stop messing around; dont be silly or play games (from Hokkien). It is best read as singapore slang associated with Singapore.
"mai siao" means Stop messing around; dont be silly or play games (from Hokkien). In Singapore, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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