Chimbridge Singlish Dictionary

definitions

verb

1. to not understand; to not grasp or comprehend

The ban by police is no doubt aimed at channelling youthful energy to more worthy pursuits, such as a deeper understanding of Calculus (taken from the latin words Talcum Powder and Ulu, meaning "Catch no ball").

— 1997 July 19, Ken Jalleh Jr. The New Paper, "Now what you want?". p.31

- 'Singlish' is just broken vernacular English. You can't list it under 'languages spoken'.
- Orh, Singlish no count isit? Limpeh ka li kong until liddat you got catch any ball meh?

synonyms:

liah bo kiu

antonyms:

understand