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Manglish: Malaysian English at its Wackiest!
Now back after 20 years with brand new words, expressions and idioms, this hilarious classic remains packed with humour, irreverence and loads of fun. It bids all Malaysians to lighten up, laugh at ourselves and revel in our unique, multicultural way of life.
Forget about tenses, grammar, pronunciation, and just relek lah ... Aiyoh. Manglish or Malaysian English is what Malaysians speak when we want to connect with each other or just hang loose. Borrowing from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Asli, British English, American English, dialects, popular mass media and plenty more, our unique English reflects our amazing diversity. Like a frothy teh tarik or a lip-smacking mouthful of divine durian, Manglish is uniquely Malaysian.
Manglish is an entertaining, funny and witty compilation of commonly used Malaysian English words and expressions. Whether Malaysian, expat, visitor or a fresh-off-the-plane Mat Salleh, you’ll never be at a loss for words when conversing with Malaysians.
"Aiseh! Malaysians talk one kind one, you know? You also can or not? If cannot, don’t worry, you can learn how to be terror at Manglish by just going through this book. The authors have come up with a damn shiok and kacang putih way for anybody to master Manglish. Nohnid to vomit blood. Some more ah, this new edition got extra chapters and new words. So don’t be
a bladiful and miss out on this. Get a copy and add oil to your social life."
– Kee Thuan Chye, author of The People’s Victory
Forget about tenses, grammar, pronunciation, and just relek lah ... Aiyoh. Manglish or Malaysian English is what Malaysians speak when we want to connect with each other or just hang loose. Borrowing from Malay, Chinese, Indian, Asli, British English, American English, dialects, popular mass media and plenty more, our unique English reflects our amazing diversity. Like a frothy teh tarik or a lip-smacking mouthful of divine durian, Manglish is uniquely Malaysian.
Manglish is an entertaining, funny and witty compilation of commonly used Malaysian English words and expressions. Whether Malaysian, expat, visitor or a fresh-off-the-plane Mat Salleh, you’ll never be at a loss for words when conversing with Malaysians.
"Aiseh! Malaysians talk one kind one, you know? You also can or not? If cannot, don’t worry, you can learn how to be terror at Manglish by just going through this book. The authors have come up with a damn shiok and kacang putih way for anybody to master Manglish. Nohnid to vomit blood. Some more ah, this new edition got extra chapters and new words. So don’t be
a bladiful and miss out on this. Get a copy and add oil to your social life."
– Kee Thuan Chye, author of The People’s Victory
148 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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November 13, 2020Great little book with helpful etymological explainers. Recommended for anyone planning on spending some time in Malaysia!
May 29, 2021
Fun wan
April 21, 2019
Simply syiok! Gonna make a good addition for any Malaysian's book collection and a wonderful gift for our angmoh friends.
March 7, 2022
Veli veli fun and easy read.
October 23, 2024
Is this going to make me more conscious of my Manglish? Hopefully not but if it does then what to do...like that lor sometimes...speak until don't realise liao
February 28, 2009
... a compilation of the tangled language most Malaysians speak: Manglish (which is definitely different from Singlish, Engrish and the like).
A quick and amusing read.
A quick and amusing read.
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