also can

English:

also

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Singlish:

can

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definitions

interjection

  1. that's fine as well; that works too; that's permissible as well
  2. synonyms:


verb

  1. to be fine as well; work too; permissible as well
  2. - Paiseh, morning I got something on.
    - Don't worry, afternoon also can.

    synonyms:


particles

ba

effect:

affirmation; emphasizes agreement

that option is certainly acceptable and viable as well

- What do you think about dim sum instead? Heard the new place got opening discount 20%.
- Also can ba.

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lah

effect:

convincing, reassuring

that option works, don't worry

- How about this shirt instead?
- Also can lah.

lor

effect:

resigned tone; compromise

alright, fine; sure / whatever, I guess that works

- Eh after the client's comments, I think your design changes maybe not so good. We revert to the original design, hor?
- Also can lor.

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meh

effect:

questioning; doubtfulness

is that option seriously viable?

Liddat also can meh? Aiyah anyhow lor, you happy I happy.

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