chey

English

Etymology

From Cantonese 唓 / 𪠳 (ce2) or Singaporean Hokkien 唓 / 𪠳 (chhê, expression of dismissal).

Pronunciation

  • (Singapore) IPA(key): [t͡ʃʰeɪ˨˦˨], (following Cantonese) [t͡sʰɛː˨˦˨]

Interjection

chey

  1. (Malaysia, Singapore, Singlish) Expression of dismissal following an unmet expectation.
    Chey, I thought it was touchscreen.
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