"alamak" meaning in English

See alamak in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: [ˌɑlɑˈmɑʔ] [Malaysia, Singapore], [ˌɑlə-] [Malaysia, Singapore]
Etymology: Borrowed from Malay alamak, see it for more. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|alamak}} Malay alamak Head templates: {{en-interj}} alamak
  1. (colloquial, Malaysia, Singapore) Oh dear, oh my God (expression of shock) Tags: Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial Synonyms: wow
    Sense id: en-alamak-en-intj-x5S6l-qP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Malaysian English, Singapore English, Singlish

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          "ref": "2019, Cherlynn Ng, “Near-collision with Mercedes going against traffic during rain in Yishun: 'So scary ah!'”, in AsiaOne",
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      "ipa": "[ˌɑlə-]",
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