What does “paiseh” mean?

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

paiseh

Embarrassed, shy, sorry to trouble you (Hokkien).

“Paiseh, can you move a bit?”

Also: pai seh

What does “paiseh” mean in Singlish?

Embarrassed, shy, sorry to trouble you (Hokkien). It’s an adjective.

Where does “paiseh” come from?

From Hokkien. Other Singlish words from Hokkien include limpeh, ngiao, nua and orbi good.

How do you use “paiseh” in a sentence?

“Paiseh, can you move a bit?”

How else is “paiseh” spelt?

Singlish has no fixed spelling: people also write “pai seh”.

Is “paiseh” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

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