Chimbridge Singlish Dictionary

definitions

noun

1. (euphemism) a monetary bribe, usually paid to a corrupt official or authority, said to be enough for the receiving party to buy a cup of kopi with

M'sia police investigating alleged 'kopi lui' case involving 2 S'pore cars & S$170

— 2024 March 14, Julia Yee. Mothership, "M'sia police investigating alleged 'kopi lui' case involving 2 S'pore cars & S$170". https://mothership.sg/2024/03/jb-police-take-money-customs/

synonyms:

kopi money
2. (rarer) small amounts of money for daily necessities

... it is a simple way to accumulate some kopi lui in your free time. Simply do the (almost) daily surveys to get the points required.

— 2021 March 17, SG Financial Independent Dad. Mothership, "https://thefinance.sg/2021/03/17/how-i-earn-some-kopi-money/". https://thefinance.sg/2021/03/17/how-i-earn-some-kopi-money/

synonyms:

kopi money