la teh
→
Hokkien:
抐
poj:
lā
+
茶
poj:
tê
Detailed etymology
definitions
verb
- (literal) to stir tea
- (idiom) to sit around idly, do some activity, or gather for some social interaction, usually but not necessarily over a cup of tea
i grew up la teh la kopi at kopitiam, play block catching, hantam bola...
— 2009 November 20, Joseph22. Mycarforum, "As I get older, I learnt that LKY had to do what is needed". https://www.mycarforum.com/forums/topic/2645323-as-i-get-older-i-learnt-that-lky-had-to-do-what-is-needed/page/8/
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