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What does “bo eng” mean?

Bo eng in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

bo eng

adjectiveHokkien

Busy, no free time.

“This week bo eng, next week then meet.”

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What does “bo eng” mean in Singlish?

Busy, no free time. It’s an adjective.

Where does “bo eng” come from?

From Hokkien. Other Singlish words from Hokkien include aiyah, aiyoh, ang moh and angbao.

How do you use “bo eng” in a sentence?

“This week bo eng, next week then meet.”

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