kopi susu
definitions
noun
- (metaphor) a homogeneous and harmonious mixture of various different elements
- a light brown colour, like coffee with milk
- (drink ordering) coffee with milk (see susu)
Although the different races here have grown closer over time, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong does not think Singapore will ever become a kopi susu nation. As with the world, there are different races and religions here, so people must not pretend they are not there, ... ‘We can make progress but to make it one country, completely homogenised, stirred together like kopi susu, I don't think that's going to happen.’ ...
— 2006 February 11, Peh Shing Huei. The Straits Times, "A kopi susu nation? No, not Singapore". p.1
In Alor Star, the capital of Kedah, a very sedap breakfast of nasi lemak and kopi susu can still be enjoyed for as low as RM3 ($1.30).
— 2008 February 28, K Y Lim. Today, "Northern delights". p.76
adjective
- of a light brown colour, like coffee with milk
Her children all so cute, you know, all kopi susu.
— 1998 June 16, Susan Long. The Straits Times, "DON'T GET GELIFIED: Get some jalan from the doongu's guide to Manglish". p.3