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lah

A suffix of no standard meaning used by Malaysians in their very own version of the english language (affectionately named Manglish) to spice up sentences and to express very different meanings according to the way it is said.

adopted from the Malay language and widely used by Malaysians regardless of race.

also used as an "economiser" that shortens sentences by 80 percent.
come on, lah!
translation: "come on, don't be shy" or "come on, don't waste anymore time"

ok-lah
translation: "Okay, okay, I'm sorry" (if said in apologetic manner)

examples listed above are not sufficient to fully understand the deep and intimate meaning of "lah". Contact a Malaysian friend for phonetic guide and a proper understanding of this mysterious syllable.
by Easy February 7, 2005
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lah

Slang. Malaysian/ singaporean colloqial language. A suffix to place emphasis on the sentence/word before.
Also, la, leh, ler, le, laa.
Is she your girlfriend?
No lah!!! That one is Jimmy's one lah.

He is crazy one lah!

This chow kuey tiaw (fried rice noodles) is the best one in town lah.
by SthEstAzn January 12, 2008
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K'Lah

A woman that is always "in her feelings" because she goes above & beyond for people, who ultimately show her no respect.
She will give her last if someone needs it.
A woman that is always being taken advantage of.
K'Lah is always "in her feelings", but all she really wants is love, respect, & a little appreciation.
by A woman like K'Lah December 20, 2016
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swah lah

A phrase used meaning “sweet as lad” used a term of a proven net of a plan or other friendly activities. An addition to “swas”
Patrick: “you wanna get some food then watch a movie
Alex: “swah lah”
by Ameyer450 September 30, 2020
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Lah-Wenn

Adjective/ Pronoun.
(Same Meaning For Both)
Explination of Lah-Wenn :
Playful and friendly (at extremes it can be considered puppy like) obviously these characteristics can make 'a Lah-Wenn'/ 'Lah-Wenn like object' lovable.
A compliment (:
Example 1 - Adjective
You know that girl.. yeah well shes a right Lah-Wenn!

Example 2 - Pronoun
Oi! You...Lah-Wenn.
by MissExcitableSugarPuff (: February 12, 2010
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On lah

A combination of "on god" and "lah," essentially taking on the meaning of the former but with the Chinese aesthetic of the latter.
Example 1:

Person: "Ayyo round-eye!"
Person2: "What?"
Person: "I'll smack the dog shit out yo dumb ass on lah!"

Example 2:

Person: "That bitch fine af."
Person2: "On lah."
Person3: "Fr."
Person4: "Y'all gay af bruh that's a tranny!"
by onlah April 16, 2022
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Hibbite Hoob Lah

It's when u do a sick ass move in lacrosse
Hit em with the hibbite hoob lah dawg
by kevo2529 March 10, 2008
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