boomz

English:

boom

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Singlish:

-z

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definitions

interjection

  1. (humorous, ironic) used to indicate something awesome or indescribable

adjective

  1. (humorous, ironic) substitute for any positive adjective for a flashy, loud, or awesome feature that one momentarily cannot or does not have the vocabulary to describe
  2. If I'm feeling naughty, then I'll wear something red, and loud... something, you know, 'BOOMZ'! Something that shouts ME!

    — 2009, Ris Low. Interview with RazorTV.


usage notes

When used, typically a memetic or ironic reference to Miss Singapore World 2009 Ris Low's interview, where she infamously used this term.