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Singapore slang
Good; nice; smooth; attractive (from Malay).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
Singapore
Formality
Informal.
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swee means Good; nice; smooth; attractive (from Malay). It is best read as singapore slang associated with Singapore.
"swee" means Good; nice; smooth; attractive (from Malay). In Singapore, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Profound; complex; highly technical (from Hokkien).
Terrible; disastrous; severe (from Hokkien).
To be afflicted by; to be hit by; to suffer an unfortunate event (from Malay)
Nice; good; enjoyable; delicious (from Afrikaans).
Normal; okay; fine (used informally to mean "good" or "everythings alright")
Good, reliable, or excellent (e.g., a "sound" artist)
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