What does “eh” mean?

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

eh

interjectionEnglish

Hey: gets someone’s attention, or starts a question.

“Eh, you free this Saturday or not?”

confirm Definitely, for sure (“confirm plus chop”).
damn Very, extremely: a casual intensifier.
die die No matter what, at all costs.
don’t play play Don’t mess around, this is serious; also a warning not to underestimate someone.
fetch To pick someone up or drive them somewhere.
follow To go along with someone, come too.
for what Why bother? What’s the point?
gahmen The government, as it’s said.

What does “eh” mean in Singlish?

Hey: gets someone’s attention, or starts a question. It’s an exclamation.

Where does “eh” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include confirm, damn, die die and don’t play play.

How do you use “eh” in a sentence?

“Eh, you free this Saturday or not?”

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