steady 1

English:

steady

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definitions

adjective

  1. cool-headed; reliable; solid; capable; ready
  2. Ah Soon damn steady one, never siam work never keng never take MC.


interjection

  1. 'alright!'; 'nice!'

particles

lah

effect:

excitement; being impressed; respect

oh yeah!; alright!

sia

effect:

affirmation; intensification

indeed steady; very steady



steady 2

English:

steady

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definitions

adjective

  1. (of two people) in an exclusive and long-term relationship
  2. I didn't realise you and Ah Lian were steady; congrats!


adverb

  1. (with 'go') to begin an exclusive and committed relationship
  2. Rani and Ah Hee had gone steady eight months ago, unbeknownst to their heavily disapproving parents.


noun

  1. (by extension) a romantic partner with whom one is in a committed and exclusive relationship
  2. Sis, who's your new steady? Don't paiseh, intro to us lah!