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What does “meh” mean?

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

meh

particleCantonese

Turns a sentence into a doubtful question: really? are you sure?

“He can cook meh? I never see him cook before.”

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What does “meh” mean in Singlish?

Turns a sentence into a doubtful question: really? are you sure? It’s a particle, said at the end of a sentence for its tone more than its meaning.

Where does “meh” come from?

From Cantonese. Other Singlish words from Cantonese include kowtim, lohei, lor and mah.

How do you use “meh” in a sentence?

“He can cook meh? I never see him cook before.”

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